Youth Identity Research Articles

ПАТРИОТИЗМ КАК ОСНОВА ГРАЖДАНСКОЙ ИДЕНТИЧНОСТИ СОВРЕМЕННОЙ СТУДЕНЧЕСКОЙ МОЛОДЕЖИ

The purpose of the work is to conduct an empirical sociological analysis of patriotism as the basis of the civic identity of modern student youth. Patriotism illustrates the emotional connection of a person with his homeland and a sense of social and cultural connection with his fellow citizens. It is based on universal human values, including openness to other people, care and responsibility for society, respect for history and national culture. The ongoing political, social and cultural changes open up new facets of love for the Motherland, which actualizes the need for patriotic education of new generations. This concept is a socio-cultural factor in the integration of people, ensuring their unification on the basis of common values and love for the Motherland. Patriotism finds its manifestation in citizenship, spiritual unity and conscious activity of the individual in society, confirming the inseparability of man with the state. The empirical basis of the study is based on the results of a sociological survey of students of universities and colleges in Orel (652 respondents were interviewed), conducted by the questionnaire method on the stated issues in October 2022 using the Yandex.Forms platform. The representativeness of the sample is ensured according to the gender and the form of education (student youth). Due to the nature of the sample, the authors were able to summarize the results of the study with a reliability level of 97%. The obtained research material allows us to formulate the following conclusions and generalizations: with a certain reservation, patriotism for modern youth is meaningfully associated with a special historical and cultural heritage, deeply connected with love for the Motherland, readiness to defend it with arms in hand and even give one's life for the freedom of the nation (romantic perception of the fatherland) and attachment to the state (from a positivist point of view).

Социокультурные аспекты идентификации студенческой молодежи современного Казахстана

The article is devoted to the problem of studying identity as an interdisciplinary category. The analysis of theoretical and methodological approaches to the phenomenon of identity allowed to substantiate it as a key concept of many interdisciplinary concepts, to reveal the structure of identity and the spheres of its manifestation. The relevance of youth themes in terms of studying the process of identification of young people in various aspects (educational, professional, ethnic, social, etc.) is substantiated. The authors focus on the fact that in modern conditions the problem of youth adaptation to the new social reality is one of the key aspects of the state policy of the society. The empirical research carried out within the framework of the study has made it possible to explain the mechanisms of formation of Kazakhstani student youth and determine their value categories. The authors present the results of questionnaire survey among students of Kazakhstani universities, based on the tested methodology of M. Kuhn and T. McPartland, T. Rumyantseva with the application of their own adjustments. The answers received during the study have been analyzed from several points of view: available life experience, from the point of view of manifestation of reflection in the answers, concerning the relation of social roles and individual characteristics in identity, concerning the representation in identity of different spheres of life, in the psychological aspect, etc. The typical definitions of the identity of the student youth of Kazakhstan, which allowed to determine the dominant characteristics due to the life activities of young people.

Growing up in transit. Personal development and resistance of migrant adolescents travelling through Mexico unaccompanied

Mexico is a major global migration corridor. The last decade has seen an increase in adolescents travelling unaccompanied from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, mainly due to violence and natural disasters. This group of migrants is exposed to migration risks such as trafficking and exploitation, as well as multiple deportations and long waiting times without appropriate access to health and education services. These conditions have significant documented adverse impacts on health and mental health, but the impact on personal development has been less explored. Thus, this article aims to explore the impact of migration transit on identity and resilience of unaccompanied migrant youth, psychosocial mental health constructs that are important for wellbeing and personal development. Through 47 semi-structured interviews conducted with migrant youth and different migration workers in summer 2021 in two migrant shelters in Mexico City and Guadalajara, we found that possibilities for identity building for migrant youth were restricted in a context of curbed freedom. Violence and poverty led to loss of crucial formative years, pushing many to aspire only to work – regardless of the type of work. Resilience overlapped with resistance but was generally maintained with cultural narratives of goal achievement, faith and hope. Strong responsibility towards sending remittances to family made family one of the main goals of the migration journey. Workers highlighted how regional migration management, underlined by discriminatory policies which place profit and national security ideology before a recognition of common humanity, is a considerable barrier to funding services and advancing access to rights for youth. However, youth showed recognition of their own agency and humanity, which represents an important basis on which to build a counter-discriminatory vision and management of this migration. Results are reported according to COREQ guidelines.

Unaccompanied unstable housing among racially, ethnically, sexually, and gender diverse youth: Intersecting identities bearing the greatest burden.

Disparities in youth homelessness by racial/ethnic, sexual, and gender identities are well documented, though this literature lacks specificity regarding intersectional social identities of youth who are most likely to experience homelessness. Population-based cross-sectional data on youth from the 2019 Minnesota Student Survey (N = 80,456) were used to examine the relationship between parent caring and intersections of minoritized identities that experience the highest prevalence of two distinct types of unaccompanied unstable housing with expanded categories of sexual and gender identities. Exhaustive chi-square automatic interaction detection models revealed that low parent caring was the most common predictor of unaccompanied homelessness and running away, but there was important variation among youth of color at the intersection of sexual and gender identities. The findings reveal a more complex story of disparities in unaccompanied unstable housing among youth with multiple marginalized social identities and highlight the need to create culturally informed prevention and intervention strategies for parents of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) youth of color. The implications for prevention and intervention among subgroups with the highest prevalence are discussed in the context of interlocking systems of power and oppression. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

OPTIMIZATION AND ADAPTATION OF THE GLOBAL IDENTITY SCALE: MEASURING GLOBAL-LOCAL RELATIONS

Global influences and local conditions shape diverse cultural identities, underscoring the importance of robust tools for measuring these phenomena. The aim of this research is to measure global-local relations reflecting various aspects of cultural dynamics that shape youth identity in Kazakhstan, based on an optimized and adapted Global Identity Scale (GIS). The study’s scientific and practical significance emerges as global influences reshape local structures, requiring methodologies to capture these changes. These measurements help understand and address the challenges of demographic groups in a globalizing world. Methodology: The study optimizes and adapts GIS to explore the cultural preferences of Kazakhstani student youth. Data were collected through surveys, with participants equally selected from two groups: ethnically homogeneous (Kazakhs, N=225) and heterogeneous (others, N=225). A total of 426 cases were analyzed in IBM SPSS. Constructs such as "globalists", "localists", "glocalists", and "negativists" were developed to cover different identity orientations based on the GIS scale. Main results and analysis, conclusions: Data analysis using paired t-tests indicated that most statements show statistically significant differences between the assessments of globalists and localists. The results reflect a predominance of globalization while maintaining traditional local identities. This combination indicates a generational shift towards global identity, independent of ethnic background. This study contributes valuable insights to the ongoing discourse on global and local identity, particularly in a post-colonial context like Kazakhstan, and expands academic understanding of cultural identity dynamics. The study’s practical significance lies in its provision of significant information. Future work could expand through panel studies to track changes in identity perception among a broader youth demographic over time, particularly in response to global events or national policy changes.

The incarnations of youth identities in the social media reality

The incarnations of youth identities in the social media reality

Образ Филострата в творчестве К.К. Вагинова: опыт деконструкции

The article examines the image of the ancient rhetorician Flavius Philostratus (II–III centuries) in the works of the St. Petersburg and Leningrad poet and writer Konstantin Konstantinovich Vaginov (1899–1934). Flavius Philostratus is a figure symbolizing the complex and contradictory transition from ancient culture to the Christian era. In Vaginov’s work, Philostratus also appears as a symbol of the passing Silver Age and the collapse of the ideals of creative youth. The purpose of the study is to show the hidden interpretative possibilities of the works of K.K. Vaginov, which relate to the general cultural context of the Silver Age and the ideas of its largest representatives: N.A. Berdyaev, P.A. Florensky, Vyach. Ivanov, F.F. Zelinsky, and authors from the inner circle of the writer. Some interpretive codes, which are implicitly present in the texts of Vaginov, allow the possibility of their hermeneutic interpretation followed by the deconstruction of the paralogical model of artistic reality of Vaginov’s works, as well as the deconstruction of the nomadically moving semantic center and hermetic artifact of this model: the image of Philostratus as a hypostatic and other-named character. The experience of deconstructing the paralogical model of artistic reality of Vaginov’s works and the “displaced” center of this model, the image of Philostratus, is justified by the methodological principle of complementarity, in which a formally absent element becomes conceptually significant in the interpretation, because it complements the entire system of meanings. In the works of K.K. Vaginov, such formally absent elements in the structure of other-named-hypostatic images-doubles of Philostratus are unnamed Dionysus, Apollo of Hyperborean, and Pythagoras.

SOCIAL MEDIA AS MALAY AND CULTURAL ART PRESERVATION: GOOGLE SCHOLAR AS REFERENCE TOOL

In Malaysia, a diverse nation encompassing multiple ethnicities and languages, each community holds unique cultural traditions and beliefs. As responsible Malaysian citizens, it is imperative that we foster mutual respect among these various races. Malaysia places a significant emphasis on its Malay cultural heritage, featuring traditional games like Gasing, Congkak, and Wau, as well as entertainment forms such as Wayang Kuli, Dikir Barat, and Menora. These cultural elements play a crucial role in shaping the identity of the Malay youth. In the contemporary era dominated by digital technology, our generation increasingly relies on social media for various purposes. Within this context, this study focuses on exploring literature that examines the intersection of social media and the preservation of Malay cultural art. Leveraging Google Scholar as a reference tool, we aim to delve into past research that sheds light on how social media platforms contribute to the conservation of Malay cultural heritage. The study employs a methodological approach that involves identifying relevant literature from year 2017 until 2022 through Google Scholar, using keywords such as "Malay cultural art" and "social media." By undertaking this research, we seek to advance our understanding of past literature discussing the use of social media for the preservation of Malay cultural art. The findings are expected to contribute significantly to the current body of literature, serving as a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in this field. Ultimately, this study aims to foster awareness and appreciation for the rich cultural tapestry of Malaysia, encouraging future endeavours in preserving and promoting its diverse heritage.

Competing for the Youth: Jewish Scout Identity, Religion, and Gender during the Holocaust in France

Abstract This article examines Jewish youth identity, gender, and ideology during the Holocaust in France in order to understand how young people responded to persecution. The author’s attempts to understand the youth perspective reveals that these adolescents’ experiences were distinct and varied, and each traversed complex and multifaceted paths through the war. Always in perpetual negotiation with other elements of their identities—such as their ideology, religion, and gender—for many, youth movements greatly impacted how they developed and matured into adulthood. Coming of age during the Holocaust meant not only enduring persecution, but also traditional discourses on the place of young people in society. Charting the trajectories of individual young people and Jewish youth groups within the context of the war, the Holocaust, and French Jewish history reveals their radicalized and accelerated wartime development. In researching this phenomenon, it becomes possible to decenter entrenched narratives of persecution and resistance and enhance our understanding of wartime gender roles, the impact of Judaism, and the various ideologies that informed these youths’ lives.

Keep Halal Bro: Analyze the Interplay Between Social Networking and Café Cultures Toward Islamic Self-Conception among Muslim Youth in Pekanbaru City, Indonesia

This article discusses the relationship between Muslims, cafes, and social media. Although cafes are constructed as modern public spaces and are considered "non-Islamic," it does not mean they have no connection with Islam. Therefore, this article seeks to answer questions about the nature of the relationship between Islam, cafes, and social media. Additionally, it explores the extent to which young Muslims access cafes and how they construct their identities of piety and youthfulness in cafes and online spaces. To address these questions, the author's teams conducted fieldwork in several cafes in Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia. Subsequently, the authors conducted observations and interviews with cafe owners and several young individuals using a narrative approach. This research indicates that cafes have become comfortable spaces for young Muslims. They negotiate their Islamic identity with the modern identities present in cafes. The formation of youthful identities is also inseparable from the use of social media among young people. These findings deconstruct the long-held view held by some scholars or communities that cafes are considered public spaces disconnected from Islam.

Identification with Buddhism among young Chinese Indonesians: multicultural dynamics and generational transitions

Amidst the diverse cultural and religious tapestry of Indonesia, Buddhism holds a prominent position as a major faith. Within the context of multiculturalism and generational shifts, this study explores the evolving identification of young Chinese Indonesians with Buddhism. This research addresses the existing knowledge gap by investigating the intricate interplay of historical, cultural, and religious elements that help shape young Chinese Indonesians’ identification with Buddhism. By conducting a thorough analysis of quantitative data gathered from young Chinese Indonesians through a survey, this study investigates six dimensions of identification with Buddhism. This examination considers variables such as age, family background, and regional disparities. Furthermore, to obtain deeper insights and support the quantitative findings, the researchers conducted semistructured interviews to gather qualitative data. The findings reveal the characteristics of young Chinese Indonesians’ identification with Buddhism. First, there are significant variations in identification levels across regions, with relatively lower levels in Java and higher levels in other archipelagos. Personal factors, such as parents’ occupations, also influence individuals’ degree of identification with Buddhism. Second, today’s Chinese Indonesian youth maintain their identification with Buddhism through family ties despite overall intergenerational decline. The participants also show a keen interest in modern religious symbols, dissemination methods, and content. Third, the Buddhist identity of Chinese Indonesian youth transcends traditional values and cultural content, reflecting characteristics of multiculturalism and cultural blending. They not only appreciate various aspects of local culture but also incorporate Buddhist values and symbols into the mainstream of globally shared culture, creating a more extensive and modern collective cultural identity. Unveiling the factors that shape Buddhist identification among Chinese Indonesian youths has implications for fostering intercultural and intergenerational cohesion. The insights derived from this research can contribute to the design of effective strategies aimed at advancing the broader goal of cultural harmony and social unity in Indonesia.

Реконструкция российского образования как института молодежной

The article deals with the problems of modern Russian education as the most important institution for the for-mation of national identity of youth. The relevance is based on the request to reconstruct the education system, which is caused by the change of ideological formats: a complex transition from globalist ideas, values of the European format towards deeply patriotic thinking, Russian socio-cultural identity. The real problems of modern education are investigated, the solution of which lies in the plane of two basic directions: education as a form of national identity and education as the most important system of personality formation. The author analyzes the ways of possible revival of the foundations of humanitarian knowledge among young people and points out the important role of two key concepts in this aspect. It is suggested to rethink the existing professional standard of a teacher, supplementing it with competencies reflecting the needs of modernity and challenges of the time. Conclusion dwells upon the necessity of systemic reforms capable of restoring the national traditional system of education with the priority of the pedagogical aspect, thus reviving the deep national identity of the youth.

"Chasing Ghosts and Doomed to Wander": Possibilities for Transnational Literacy Practices with Emiko Jean’s <em>Tokyo Ever After</em>

As national literary imaginaries become more global, so too do the possibilities for exploring young adult literature in its representation of transnational youth identities, representations reflecting youth often thrown into the tension of navigating multiple homelands. In carrying out a critical content analysis grounded in theories and concepts of transnationalism to Emiko Jean’s Tokyo Ever After (2021), I consider how readers might engage with the text and become aware of, and connected with, the lives of transnational youth through themes such as dichotomous selfhood, with the view that such awareness may encourage transformations of power. I argue for the use of transnational critical literacy of young adult literature as one approach to develop in youth audiences a better understanding of transnationalism and its influence on adolescent identity formation.

‘Still Stood Adamant and Strong to Chase My Dream’: Sense of Identity and Resilience among Hazara Youth following Childhood Experiences of Forced Migration

This article explores the interaction between the identity [re]construction, experiences of resilience and the sociocultural context of young Hazaras from refugee backgrounds. We conducted a qualitative study involving fifteen in-depth interviews combined with visual elements. Results demonstrate that meaning-making and a personal sense of resilience were core elements of participants’ positive sense of identity. Finding a middle ground between Hazara and Australian identity and developing a sense of belonging were sites of struggle for participants. We discuss how Hazara youth identities were [re] constructed through their sense of agency and opportunities provided in Australia.

Civic identity of youth as an important element of modern sociocultural transformation of society

The main purpose of the study is to identify the significance of civic identity for young people and its impact on modern socio-cultural processes in Kyrgyzstan. The methodology of the research is represented by systematic, socio- cultural, comparative, semiotic analyses, as well as the synthesis method. A survey of 117 university students was conducted to provide additional data on the civic identity of Kyrgyz youth. In addition, the development of civic identity among young people in China and Turkey was analysed for comparison. Despite differences in historical and cultural contexts, factors like education, media, and government policies impacted youth civic identity in all three countries. The study results showed that the civic identity of young people is one of the key factors in modern socio-cultural transformations of society, determining the lifestyle and value orientations of young people, influencing their perception of public roles and responsibility. It is determined that periods of social transformations, civic identity is able to take on a variety of manifestations, influencing the processes of socialisation among young people, and, ultimately, their ability to perceive and join the values prevailing in a particular society. In addition, the findings indicate that it is important to understand the level of influence of the cultural and historical context on the development of the civil identity of certain countries. The results emphasise the importance of adapting policies and government programmes to current socio-cultural realities. The significance of the findings is expressed in the actualisation of the issue under study. The results obtained enrich the theoretical understanding of civic identity and its role in the modern socio-cultural processes of Kyrgyzstan and the world, contributing to the field of socio-cultural transformations and the study of youth identity

Pengaruh Internet dan Media Sosial Terhadap cara Mencapai Kekudusan Kaum Muda Katolik di Paroki Santo Vinsensius A Paulo, Malang

This study pays attention to the Influence of the Internet and Social Media on the way of centering the Holiness of the Youth of the Parish of Saint Vincentius A Paulo, Malang. The author's observation of several human phenomena that experience a crisis of faith due to social media. This study uses a qualitative approach and the type of research is a questionnaire (questionnaire). This qualitative approach was chosen because the authors assume that using this approach can describe the problem under study as a whole. The author distributes a questionnaire with fourteen (14) questions. This question is divided into two parts, the first question is answered directly, the second question is answered using a brief explanation. The research data was distributed to OMK (Young Catholics) of St. Vincentius A Paulo Parish, Malang. The process and analysis used in this research is an interactive data analysis model by Miles and Huberman. The analysis consists of four stages, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion and verification. The results of the research on the Holiness of Catholic Youth, the Identity of Catholic Youth, and the Influence of the Internet on Catholic Youth.

Youth identity and postsecondary decision making in a rural state: evidence of a College for All master narrative

This study examined the normative messages that inform youth postsecondary decision making in a predominantly rural state in the northeastern U.S., focusing on the institutionalization and circulation of identity master narratives. Using a multi-level, ecological approach to sampling, the study interviewed 33 key informants in positions of influence in educational, workforce, and quality of life domains. Narrative analysis yielded evidence of a predominant master narrative – College for All – that participants described as a prescriptive expectation that youth and families orient their postsecondary planning toward four-year, residential baccalaureate degree programs. Both general and domain-specific aspects of this master narrative are elaborated, as well as findings indicating that the College for All ideology appears to both obscure and stigmatize the development and institutionalization of alternative postsecondary pathways. Implications for rural communities, rural mobility, and future research on narratives informing postsecondary options for youth are discussed.

Resistance Literature: Representations of Land and Indigeneity in Indigenous‐Authored, Canadian Award‐Winning Rural Young Adult and Middle‐Grade Fiction

AbstractSixty percent of Indigenous people in Canada live rurally and on reserve but are largely absent among young adult and middle‐grade fiction. This critical content analysis examines representations of the land and rural places and Indigenous identities in Canadian award‐winning fiction written by Indigenous authors for young adult and middle‐grade readers. By positioning land, place, and rural Indigenous youth identities and experiences at the center of the analysis, the study contradicts dominant colonizing perspectives of “rural” and “Indigenous” that undervalue and/or disregard the lives, knowledge, and perspectives of rural Indigenous community members. Critical content analysis makes visible the books' complex representations of rural land and identities where Indigenous characters are agentic, resilient, and adaptable in the face of settler colonialism.

Цифровизация и патриотическое воспитание: конфликт двух базовых государственных стратегий формирования политической идентичности российской молодёжи

There are two important directions within the structure of current Russian domestic policy, i.e. the policy of patriotic education of youth and the policy of digitalization of various areas of public and state, as well as private life of citizens. Based on the idea of the need for a state to maintain the integrity and consistency of its political interests and management decisions, both directions should complement each other and thereby make domestic policy more effective. Especially taking into account the fact that both of these directions are connected to the solution of a strategic task of formation of a stable political identity among the new generation of Russian citizens. In reality, these two directions are in conflict today at the highest level of public presentation of those specific tasks that the younger generation will have to solve in the process of finding their identity. An analysis of the way digitalization policy is presented shows that today it contains a real risk of undermining all the work to form the patriotic identity of Russian youth.

Патриотизм в структуре национально-государственной идентичности российской молодежи

The article is concerned with the place and specificity of patriotism in the value architecture of the national-state identity of Russian youth. It was stayed that patriotism in the structure of the national-state identity of young Russians is characterized by extreme variability, a variety of its possible models and manifestations. There were identified four most significant variations of patriotic identity among young Russians: “great-power”, “critical”, “cultural-historical” and “stereotypical”. The first – the “great power” – variation of patriotism is based on distinct reminiscent imperatives of perception of geopolitical reality. It presupposes the presence in the minds of young people of positive image of Russia’s past, as a rule, adjacent to the image of a geopolitical “enemy”. The second, cultural and historical variation also involves an emphasis on the image of Russia’s past. But at the same time, representatives of the segment of “cultural and historical patriots” are more distanced from politics and focus on the cultural and scientific achievements of Russia, which cause them a sense of pride. The third variation – “critical patriotism” – is characterized by a high degree of critical rationalization of Russian political reality. The fourth variation – “stereotypical” patriotism – is characterized by the reproduction of well-known facts and stereotypes about Russia, mainly historical and geographical.