This paper is devoted to the study of early maladaptive schemas and schema modes. The results of the study of early maladaptive schemas and modes in men and women in early, middle and late adulthood are presented. It is concluded that early maladaptive schemas and modes are more intensively expressed in men than in women. The intensity of early maladaptive schemas and schema modes decrease with age. Refs 33. Figs 3. Tables 4.