Psychological Portrait of a Contemporary Political Leader

Retrato psicológico de una líder política contemporánea

• Oleh Aharkov Dnipro Humanitarian University, Dnipro, Ukraine. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0735-3226
• Liudmyla Prisniakova Dnipro Humanitarian University, Dnipro, Ukraine. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2127-1830
• Oleksandr Samoilov Dnipro Humanitarian University, Dnipro, Ukraine. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9402-5695
• Mykola Nesprava Dnipro Humanitarian University, Dnipro, Ukraine. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0415-1837
• Tetiana Kovalenko Dnipro Humanitarian University, Dnipro, Ukraine. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6312-9352

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46398/cuestpol.4179.03

Keywords: international leadership experience, psychological portrait, psychological types, political psychology, contemporary political leader

Abstract

The aim of the research was to analyze the psychological portrait of a contemporary political leader, using the examples of U.S. Presidents J. Biden and D. Trump. All indications are that J. Biden is characterized by logic, moderation and a focus on cooperation with others. D. Trump is driven by emotions and is an impulsive leader. J. Biden is pedantic with details and motivates to cooperate. D. Trump actively used social networks, especially X, to communicate with the public. He is characterized by emotion-colored statements that echo and attract public attention. The following methods were used in the research: biographical source analysis, content analysis, comparative analysis of documents and policy decisions, meta-analysis and case studies. By way of conclusion the research revealed important differences in the personal characteristics and leadership style of J. Biden and D. Trump. J. Biden is shown as a leader capable of achieving consensus, willing to compromise and cooperate with different stakeholders. On the other hand, D. Trump is characterized by a more individualistic approach focused on strengthening and legitimizing his own position of power.

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