The relationship of socio-cultural values and psychological problems in high school students (based on the material of social networks)

Abstract

Introduction. The socio-cultural values of high school students, presented in social network profiles, are arranged in a certain hierarchy, and reflect patterns and norms of behavior characteristic of youth mass culture, which can influence the regulation of their real behavior, including the specifics of experiencing psychological problems. This influence can be both positive and negative, which underlines the relevance of the study of the relationship of socio-cultural values and psychological problems in high school students on the material of social networks. The purpose of the study: identification of the relationship of socio-cultural values and psychological problems in high school students reflected in the profile of the social network. Materials and methods. The study of the socio-cultural values of high school students was conducted using the method of automated collection of open information from the profile page in the social network VKontakte, followed by content analysis; the study of psychological problems of high school students in a virtual environment was conducted using the CIAS test (Chen's Internet addiction scale, adapted by V. L. Malygin, K. A. Feklisov), in real communication with using the methodology "Psychological problems of adolescents" (L. A. Regush et al.). The sample consisted of 143 high school students (82 girls and 61 boys), aged 15 to 17 years (cf. age = 15.8). Methods of mathematical statistics: content analysis, methods of descriptive statistics, correlation analysis. The results of the study. The socio-cultural values of high school students reflected in the profiles of social networks include orientation to the search for new experiences, hedonism, cultural and socio-political values, values of cognition. The leading socio-cultural values are arranged in a certain hierarchy, reflect patterns and norms of behavior characteristic of youth mass culture that can influence the regulation of their real behavior, including the specifics of experiencing psychological problems. It was revealed that the predominance of entertainment content indicates the risk of Internet addiction (r=0,44; p<0,001), interest in socio-political issues is associated with fear of the future (r=0,45; p<0,001). Cognitive content, the presence of groups dedicated to social and cultural issues are a resource for reducing the risk of Internet addiction (r=-0,46; p<0,001), and problematic interaction with peers (r=-0,46; p<0,001), due to an increase in the range of available communication practices. Conclusion. The data obtained can be used by psychologists working in the education system to develop recommendations for optimizing the process of using information technology, as well as for express diagnostics of Internet addiction and problematic preoccupation of high school students.