Results Of Sociological Research Research Articles

WAR AS A FACTOR OF TRANSFORMATION IN PUBLIC CONSCIOUSNESS OF UKRAINIANS

The purpose of the study was to identify transformations in the public consciousness of Ukrainians caused by Russian aggression, primarily its impact on their awareness of their own identity, the components of which are historical memory, self-definition in relation to one's own country and people, relations with other peoples and countries, basic values, on which social life is based. Methodology. An idea about the nature and depth of these transformations can be based on the analysis of empirical data, including the content of mass media and social networks. However, the most relevant in this sense are the data of sociological studies, which allow us to see the mentioned processes in dynamics, and therefore to draw conclusions about the presence of certain trends and formulate certain forecasts based on them. The article analyzes the results of sociological research conducted in August - September 2022 by the Democratic Initiatives Foundation, the sociological service of the Razumkov Center, and the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology. Results. They witnessed significant changes in the attitude of Ukrainians, in particular, to the historical past, iconic historical figures and recently influential non-state institutions. On a number of issues, traditional differences in assessments between residents of central and western Ukraine, on the one hand, and eastern and southern Ukraine, on the other, are observed. At the same time, the factors contributing to the unification of Ukrainian citizens around common values, such as state independence, Ukrainian citizenship, and the native country as a place where a person sees his future, have been identified. A certain consensus was also found regarding who is responsible for the war waged against Ukraine, and the nature of future relations with Russia and the Russian people.

SUBSTANTIATION OF THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM «GLOBAL HEALTH» AS A COMPONENT OF THE TRAINING OF PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALISTS

The aim: to develop a modern certification program "Global Health" for the continuous professional development of public health professionals. Materials and methods. The study employed bibliosemantic, informational-analytical, medical-statistical, sociological methods, and content analysis method. The research program included an analysis of the main competencies of public health professionals, as defined by the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER) and the higher education standard for specialty 229 "Public Health" for the second (master's) level of higher education; analysis of existing certification programs on global health; conducting sociological surveys of public health professionals regarding priority topics and preferred learning methods. The research was based on normative documents, electronic resources, and the results of sociological research. Statistical processing and mathematical analysis of materials were conducted using statistical analysis methods. Results. It was established that global health issues are significant in shaping the professional competencies of public health professionals, considering the requirements of the higher education standard for specialty 229 "Public Health" for the second (master's) level of higher education and those, defined by the European List of Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals ASPHER. The study of these issues was identified as important for continuous professional development based on sociological surveys of disease control and prevention center employees (38.4 out of 100 respondents). Among various forms of education, webinars (62.2±3.8 out of 100 respondents) and online learning (60.4±3.8) are most in demand. Analysis of the obtained data led to the justification of the "Global Health" certification program. In the developed "Global Health" certification program, 26.7% of the workload corresponds to lectures, 33.3% to practical classes, and 40% to preparatory work. Structurally, it covers 2 modules and 8 topics on current issues of the impact of globalization on health and analysis of global health indicators. Conclusions. The "Global Health" certification program meets the requirements of normative documents, considers contemporary challenges and consequences of globalization on health, highlights global health trends, and its topics are in demand among disease control and prevention center professionals.

SOCIAL POLICY: THEORY, METHODOLOGY AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF TEACHING AND IMPLEMENTATION IN THE PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY OF SOCIAL WORKERS

The scientific article represented an analysis of theoretical and methodological approaches to the study and teaching of social policy. The concept of "Social policy" is defined as a synthesis of theoretical and methodological approaches, as an educational discipline for students - future social workers, and as a practical activity aimed at reducing social tension in society and a tool of social justice. The author of the article analyzes the key problems of studying the problems of social policy and methods of teaching the discipline "Social Policy" in the period of a full-scale invasion. The main accents of the scientific publication are the principles, values, and effective tools of the state's social policy. Innovative teaching methods can help students - future social workers to understand the main problems of socio-economic inequality, gender aspects of social policy, methods, and directions of social protection of vulnerable categories of the population. Discussion of the results of sociological research, publications, and development of own projects made a great contribution to the development of critical thinking. The connection of the main directions and methods of social policy with the functioning and development of leading social institutions will help the practical implementation of knowledge in the everyday reality of social workers. Examples of discussions and realization of practical cases during the teaching of Social Policy as an educational discipline are offered for the analysis of social initiatives and programs in the context of various models of social policy. The active using of practical experience in the implementation of social programs and initiatives is proposed in the scientific article

Social Portrait of a Student of a Non-State Higher Education Institution of St Petersburg (on the Example of AN НЕО “University associated with IA EAEC”)

Introduction. Article is the result of a case analysis to study the satisfaction of students of the AN НЕО “University associated with IA EAEC” with the educational process as one of the indicators of the quality of education. An analysis of various aspects of student satisfaction with the activities of the university allows to identify problems in the organization of the learning process and find the best ways to solve them using available resources. In addition, determining the overall level of student satisfaction allows making managerial decisions based on relevant information about the needs of students and the quality of educational services provided. The purpose of the article is to analyze the degree of satisfaction of students of AN НЕО “University associated with IA EAEC” with the educational process in general and their career orientations. This formulation of the question will allow to identify more accurately the problems and needs of students, as well as to develop recommendations for improving the quality of the educational process itself. Methodology and sources. The case-study method was chosen as the methodological strategy. The main research method in the work is a survey. Results and discussion. The results of sociological research conducted in the form of a questionnaire survey are presented. The type of sampling is continuous. According to the results of the survey, students demonstrate pragmatism and focus on results in the learning process. Thus, 70.6 % stated that only intrinsic motivation helps them to study. In difficult competitive conditions, students need to be sure that the profession they get in higher education will be in demand, that their knowledge will be enough to compete effectively with other graduates in the labor market. In these conditions, modern students are aimed not so much at obtaining fundamental knowledge as at acquiring practical skills. Conclusion. One of the main results of the analysis is the conclusion that the most painful issues for students are the issues of internship and grant opportunities. The university management should pay the most attention to these two aspects of satisfaction, i.e., internship places and grant opportunities.

Sociology as a Basis for Curriculum Development for Islamic Religious Education

The purpose of this article is to explain how sociological foundations are the basis for developing the Islamic religious education curriculum. This article uses qualitative research methods, data collection techniques using library research. Library research includes four stages: preparing necessary documents, preparing reference materials, managing time, reading and recording research materials. The results of sociological research are the basis for developing an Islamic religious education curriculum with a focus on introducing culture and the rules of science and technology by maximizing technological developments in learning activities. The world of Islamic religious education experiences a number of significant shifts periodically; Therefore, to compensate for this shift, it is necessary to develop an appropriate curriculum that is supported by a solid foundation. The direction of development goals is understood to ensure that appropriate principles must be applied when designing the Islamic religious education curriculum. The application of sociology in curriculum development contributes to the theoretical and practical development of the Islamic religious education curriculum and can increase authority in decision making regarding Islamic religious education regarding the Islamic religious education curriculum.

EdTech in sociological education: Challenges and opportunities, risks and solutions

The contemporary system of sociological education undergoes all processes of digital transformation; therefore, the key challenges to the teaching community and risks associated with new functions and a decrease in the quality of education require serious rethinking in the context of digital transformation. Moreover, the tasks of identifying the capabilities of EdTech and constructive ways of using them in sociological education are also updated. The article considers the trends in the development of EdTech in education and conditions, technologies and directions for its use in sociological education. The empirical basis of the article is the results of sociological research conducted by international and Russian organizations on the use and development prospects of EdTech. The introduction and use of technologies in the education system determine the task of developing a new digital infrastructure and of the corresponding training/retraining of teaching staff. On the other hand, the education system should respond to students’ requests for emotional inclusion, support, psychological well-being and pedagogy of care in the digitally mediated environment. The author argues that the key tasks to be solved under the introduction of EdTech into sociological education are as follows: formation of a meaningful approach to the use of technology by all participants of the educational process; training in new methods for the analysis of transforming social reality; identification of legitimate ways to use artificial intelligence in education and research. The article emphasizes the dynamism of digital transformation in education, which determines the need for monitoring research and for a comprehensive (infrastructural, personnel, content) digital transformation strategy taking into account the features of educational programs.

Priorities of Russia's social policy in the context of global social changes

The relevance of the topic chosen by the authors is determined by the very fact of global changes in the established social order taking place in the world, which create serious risks for the "welfare state" formed in the West after the Second World War. There is a transformation of the basic principles of the modern welfare state – the principles of social solidarity and social justice, the external and internal conditions for the modern state to perform its social functions are becoming more complicated. The ongoing global social transformations fully affect Russian society, especially since it was Russia that acted as their catalyst. Their socio–economic consequences for Russia are ambiguous. The purpose of this work is to analyze the identification of priorities of social policy in modern Russia in conditions associated with both risks and new opportunities in the context of global social changes. The main methodological basis of the research is theoretical scientific methods and a systematic approach. The interdisciplinary nature of the research within the framework of the identified issues requires the involvement of both the results of sociological research and a significant amount of data from domestic and international economic statistics. It is emphasized that in the field of social policy, which is initially based on the principles of redistribution of resources through the budget system, there are no solutions that provide all Russians with prospects for economic and social well-being. Given the complexity of developing universal government solutions capable of ensuring the realization of the social interests of all population groups, in order to preserve the solidarity of Russians in conditions of instability and resource constraints, it is necessary to identify the right priorities of social policy. Accordingly, the authors analyzed the main problems and prospects in the implementation of the main priorities of the social policy of the modern Russian state: overcoming inequality and poverty, support for the participants of the SVO and their families, family and demographic policy. The authors conclude that when developing and implementing social measures, the Russian state should avoid inflating "bubbles" of social obligations. In addition, it is necessary to keep in mind the limited budget resources and avoid "life on loan". Consequently, the authors substantiate the position on the need to implement the principles of rationality, targeting, and orientation towards solving the most acute social problems of modern Russian society in conditions of limited resources.

Victimblaming in Bribery

The article deals with victimblaming in bribery. The author of the article, based on the results of sociological research and law enforcement practice, the patterns of the social phenomenon of «victim blaming», puts forward and substantiates the hypothesis that there is a problem of victimblaming in bribery. A number of features stand out: bribery as a social phenomenon is characterized by the problem of determining the real victim; dominant in the social plotting and generalization of events is the narrative that bribery is an act with two guilty; prevailing is a comprehensive assessment of bribery as a guilty act on the part of both the bribe taker and the bribe taker; the paradoxical nature of bribery (consideration of various forms as one whole, with parallel paramount attention to receiving a bribe); the negative public assessment of the bribe giver and the bribe taker increases significantly with an integrated approach to the corresponding two forms of their actions that form it as a whole; the greatest negative public assessment is directed towards the bribe-taker

СОЦИАЛЬНО-ПРОСТРАНСТВЕННый АНАЛИЗ В ПРЕДПРОЕКТНЫХ ГРАДОСТРОИТЕЛЬНЫХ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯХ В КУРСОВОМ ПРОЕКТИРОВАНИИ

The formation of modern residential structures and the design of new residential areas must take into account the latest results of sociological research; it is necessary to solve current issues of organizing social processes in the existing and designed residential environment. The developed directions and latest publications on the subject of social research in urban planning and the possibilities of their implementation in the training of students of architects and urban planners are considered. The methodology of socio-spatial research within the framework of the cognitive approach to urbanism has been studied in more detail. The possible development of the methodology is analyzed on the main aspects of sociocultural changes in society and their impact on urban planning. The need for students to master various methods of socio-spatial analysis, to obtain skills in assessing the socio-spatial structure of established residential areas and urban planning solutions is substantiated. The main directions of studying methods of socio-spatial analysis by urban planning students are considered. An example of a socio-spatial analysis of a residential area in the city of Syktyvkar, carried out as part of the course “Pre-design urban planning research”, is presented. A socio-spatial analysis of the residential area under consideration helped to identify the problems of this territory and identify possible ways to solve them. Examples are given of the possible use of socio-spatial analysis in course design, in final qualifying works of bachelors and masters. The main directions for applying the methodology of socio-spatial research in teaching urban planning students are proposed.

Study on the management of extracurricular activities and their contribution to improving training quality

For the development of an efficient management in the contemporary school, based on a modern value system and the valorization of the pupil’s personality, an important role in the educational system is played by extracurricular activities, which can contribute to the development of the student, strengthen the relationship between children and parents, but also mitigate the impact of undesirable phenomena, such as, for example, school dropout. In this article, the author exposes the analysis of the results of sociological research, which explores the ability of extracurricular activities to contribute to increasing the quality of training. It analyzes that compartment, which reveals extracurricular activity through the prism of the opinions of parents and tries to highlight the need to attract them as important actors in the school life of children.

Inclusive education in a sports-oriented higher education institution

Students with disabilities around the world face certain challenges during their studies. Changes are needed in educational programs and special equipment of universities. The mechanisms and conditions of psychological and pedagogical support for these individuals are outlined. Purpose of the study: to improve the learning process and socio-psychological support for people with disabilities in higher education. Research methods: analysis and synthesis of scientific and methodological literature, Internet resources, pedagogical observations, results of sociological research, processed using mathematical and statistical apparatus. The study involved 15 students, 18 students with disabilities and 20 university teachers. Object of study: inclusive higher education of people with disabilities. Subject of research: the process of psychological and pedagogical support for persons with disabilities in higher educational institutions with a sports orientation. Ways have been established for the implementation of inclusive higher education, taking into account the social, psychological and pedagogical conditions of training, education and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. Along with the shortcomings and problems, positive trends in inclusive higher education have been identified. The foundation for further research has been laid.

Global social changes: risks for the welfare state

The relevance of the chosen topic is due to the fact that globalization, being the most important factor in social dynamics, leads to tectonic shifts in absolutely all spheres of social life. These changes are ambiguous and dual in nature. The purpose of this work is to identify the contradictory nature of the influence of global transformation in the context of recent challenges (COVID 19, increased international economic competition, a complex of economic problems, sanctions policy, political instability) on the scale of inequality in the modern world, the functioning of the institution of the social state, consensus on issues of social cohesion, social justice and social solidarity. The theoretical basis of the article was the work of F. Fukuyama, I. Wallerstein, P. Rosanvallon, G. E. Anderson and others. The interdisciplinary nature of the research within the framework of the identified problems requires the use of both the results of sociological research and a significant amount of international economic statistics. The authors have carried out a comprehensive analysis of the factors of global socio-economic changes that most directly affect the functioning of the modern social state. Based on current sociological and statistical data, the authors prove the complex feasibility and partly even change in the basic principles of the “welfare state” associated with social justice, social cohesion and social solidarity in modern Western European countries, which until recently were considered a standard of high quality and living standards of the population, a developed social support system, and a large middle class. It is concluded that the negative trends of global social changes are unlikely to be changed in the foreseeable future, despite the measures taken by national governments and international institutions aimed at stabilizing the socio-economic situation.

Communicative products of social networks and the Internet as a social glue in times of social crises and disasters

The article presents the quantitative and qualitative impact of social networks and the Internet products on social bonding during crises and disasters. The study is based on the data of psychological experiments, the results of sociological research and various models of news broadcasting and presents consideration about the nature of this impact. In particular, it is shown that informal communication, being a "social glue", has been replenished with new powerful communication channels due to the development of Internet technologies. Despite such an important characteristic as unverified information and other features of counter-knowledge, these channels are massively used by people, thus, according to the author, their communicative and informational products can be studied regarding the possibilities and conditions their expansion and heuristic ability, so they can be analyzed as a factor of social bonding. It has been proven that informal communication in its massive forms are activated in situations of social crises and disasters, because the users are traumatized, often lose control, plunge into a state of social deprivation and need constant communication with like-minded people in similar circumstances. In this way, the community is bonding by social glue by overcoming common problems, and relevant information products and their rapid sharing by the Internet contribute to this. The very information content of for the informal communication through social networks and the Internet allows people to explain reality better and "modify" or alter its representation to a more comfortable one. It has been proven that such factors as "cognitive simplicity" of the information content, its myth-producing component and the high status of an addressee of a message contribute to this. The article also outlines considerations on how people could be taught to navigate the information and choose those products of social networks and the Internet that not only glue community together, but also unite it on the basis of real knowledge. People should be taught to approach information messages critically, to understand the nature and properties of media messages, their communicative and destructive influences. Media literacy and critical thinking could be very helpful in these situations as they facilitate informational culture, teach media literacy, increase personal self-confidence, help people shape their own view of reality and consciously choose partners for constructive communication.

DIGITAL INEQUALITY AS A FACTOR OF SOCIAL STRATIFICATION OF KAZAKHSTANI SOCIETY

The article discusses several ideological, conceptual, and methodological issues related to the emer-gence of a new foundation for the stratification of Kazakh society – digitalization. The objective of this article is to examine the distinctive characteristics of digital stratification within Kazakhstani society. This analysis will encompass an investigation of the positive and negative implications for the population of modern Kazakhstan, as well as an assessment of potential future developments. Additionally, this study will explore potential avenues for optimising the current situation. The theoretical basis of the research is the classical and modern concepts of social stratification: the multidimensional model of stratification of M. The theory of social stratification by P. Sorokin, the theory of “social space” by P. Bourdieu, and the concept of digital capital as a key resource by M. Ragnedda. As an empirical base, the results of sociological research conducted by the IFPR in 2022-2023 were used. The main results of the study: digitalization has a contradictory impact on Kazakh society; digital resource, along with income, power, profession, etc., becomes a factor of social stratification of soci-ety, generating digital inequality; residents of several local rural communities are becoming socially vulnerable and less competitive in the labor market due to the inaccessibility of the Internet, the lack of technical means to ensure its use; digital tools create deceptive or alternative realities and thereby weaken and even reduce the influence of official institutions. The conclusions of the work will be useful both for developing a general line of modernization regarding the stratification system of Kazakhstan’s population within the framework of digitalization and for determining specific ways to manage these processes, taking into account the differentiation of interests, value concepts and worldview beliefs of various social groups.

КАДРОВЫЕ РЕЗЕРВЫ В СИСТЕМЕ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ: ОПЫТ И НОВЫЕ СМЫСЛЫ

A scientific article is devoted to the formation of personnel reserves in the system of public power, understanding the conceptual foundations, parameters, and criteria that determine the effectiveness of their formation and use. Based on the analysis of managerial practices at both the federal and regional levels, key problem areas, factors and conditions that affect the processes of the institutionalization of personnel reserves are identified. The article presents the results of sociological research, an analysis of the practice of forming personnel reserves in the context of sociocultural dynamics, and transformation processes in the public administration system, and defines the features of reservist motivation, the level of readiness for self-development, personal and professional mobility, and career expectations. The authors disclose the issues of conceptual, methodological and technological support for personnel reserve management through the prism of the maturity of personnel technologies, and justify that the management of personnel reserves in the public sphere goes beyond the exclusively organizational context and integrates into a macro-social context. Based on the analysis, the authors propose a vision of new conceptual approaches and principles for developing personnel reserves in the public sphere in the framework of implementing national priorities and strategic goals of the country's sustainable development.

Components of the quality of education differentiation: new reality of human capital formation

The article discusses the key areas that determine the social differentiation caused by the discrepancy between the educational services market and the labour market. Based on the social statistics data and the results of sociological research the reasons influencing the formation of professional trajectories of young people are investigated and the content of human capital within the framework of the institute of education is analysed. The authors paid special attention to the analysis of the institute which in modern society reproduces the needs of the economic system and strengthens social differentiation, allows an individual to make a holistic choice on the basis of the available educational potential. At the same time, the market of educational services is considered in conditions when supply and demand are separated in time. The search for balance in this market is the result of cooperation between social partners and the efforts of the state.

Reproductive Behavior of Migrants from Central Asian Countries in the Moscow Agglomeration

Most migrants arrive in the Moscow agglomeration from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. In the absence of statistical data on the contribution of immigrants to the registered birth rate, the study sets a goal, based on the results of sociological research, to analyze the reproductive behavior of migrants from these countries. The article provides an analysis of domestic and foreign literature on the problems of migrant fertility and substantiates the lack of knowledge of the reproductive behavior of migrants from Central Asian countries. A working definition of the category “reproductive behavior of migrants” is proposed. To develop theoretical and methodological approaches and tools for measuring the reproductive behavior of migrants from Central Asian countries, general methodological techniques were used, as well as methods of working with documents, analyzing statistics and surveying. The analysis of the reproductive behavior of migrants is based on the results of a questionnaire survey of citizens of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, conducted in February– March 2023. The survey of Muscovites is included in the research program for a comparative assessment of the reproductive behavior of migrants from Central Asian countries and residents of Moscow and the Moscow Region. The reproductive behavior of migrants is considered based on the characteristics of marital status, children, attitudes of reproductive behavior, the system of life values, and the value orientations of migrants from Central Asia that influence the reproductive behavior of migrants. The results of the study can be used by authorities in preparing and implementing a set of measures aimed at the demographic well-being of the capital. The study is not representative in nature, since the selection of migrant respondents is possible only based on a non-random sample using a targeted selection method based on three criteria: citizenship, place of residence and work, age.

The problem of anesthesia of regional society (on the example of the Republic of Mordovia)

Target: the aim is to identify the factors contributing to the involvement of the population of the Republic of Mordovia in drug use.Materials and methods. The study was conducted among residents of the Republic of Mordovia aged 14 to 60 years. Here we used a multi-stage sampling with quota selection of respondents at the last stage. A two-stage cluster analysis was applied to determine the factors of population involvement in drug use.Results. The study showed that the population is aware of the seriousness of the problem of drug addiction in the country. However, other questions require priority resolution at the respondent’s place of residence.The article compares the indicators of the spread of non-medical drug use according to official medical statistics and the results of sociological research. There is a discrepancy between the values of the prevalence of non-medical drug use according to the data of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Mordovia and the data of sociological studies. According to the study, the proportion of the population of Mordovia who consume drugs is 0,7%. The main factors of involvement in drug use were the social environment, the influence of the Internet, and the availability of narcotic drugs.Conclusion. According to the analysis, two clusters are identified. The first one forms the majority (90%) of the inhabitants of Mordovia. It includes those who have not received offers to try drugs, do not use the Internet to get information about drugs and who do not have drug users in their social environment. The second cluster (10%) included respondents who received an offer to try drugs, who were familiar with drug users and resorted to the Internet for drug information. The socio-demographic characteristics of the second cluster differ from the general sample, men prevail here, and the population in the age ranges from 21 to 25 years, 26–30 years and 31–35 years.

The Role of a Mentor in Modern Society: A Review of Sociological Research

Introduction: this article discusses the role of a mentor in modern society. The importance of mentoring activities in various directions and areas is revealed.Materials and methods: in the process of preparing and writing this article, Russian and Englishlanguage scientific publications containing the results of sociological research on this topic were used. Theoretical methods were used in the study: study, analysis of scientific literature, systematization of data.Research results: based on the results of the analysis of scientific publications, it was determined that at the present time society is characterized by a rapid pace of development, but at the same time the need for the transfer of knowledge and skills is expressed. The digitalization of the economy has contributed to the fact that mentors have become necessary not only for the younger generation, but also for the older ones who have started interacting with the Internet and need to increase the level of digital literacy, employees at the enterprise, teachers, medical workers, the younger generation. The role of the mentor is determined by the need to facilitate the process of socialization and adaptation of employees, while both in the implementation of direct and reverse mentoring. This function can be performed by persons who must have the necessary competencies and the desire to learn, support others. In addition, the mentor can act as the head of the support service, provide social support, provide assistance in solving various issues.Discussion and conclusion: domestic and foreign sociological studies are analyzed, on the basis of which conclusions are drawn about the importance of a mentor in various social spheres. Based on the research, the necessary personal qualities and acquired skills that are important for a mentor are determined. The role of a mentor in the modern world is determined by the need to transfer experience in a limited time, form a focus on effectiveness, integrate into the professional environment and provide support. However, it is important to determine the ethics, principles and regulatory framework of this activity.

Some aspects of the diagnosis of the social capital of the region in conditions of socio-economic instability

The paper discusses theoretical, methodological and practical aspects of the diagnosis of social capital. The analysis of existing approaches to the study of social capital is carried out. The relevance of the consideration of social capital from the perspective of taking into account socio-cultural changes taking place in society is substantiated. A methodological tool for assessing social capital is proposed, characterized by the integrative nature of the use of statistical and sociological indicators. The list of the main diagnostic indicators of the social capital of the region is systematized and presented. Based on the analysis of the results of sociological research, an approximately equal level of closed and open social capital in the Republic of Bashkortostan was revealed, as well as a relatively low level of institutional trust. The necessity of strengthening social cohesion on the basis of increasing trust in interpersonal, intergroup relations, as well as in relations between society and state institutions is proved. The results of a sociological study conducted in 2021 were used as the methodological basis of the study. Institute of the History of Language and Literature of the UFIC RAS and the sociological survey of scientists of the Ufa Research Center of the RAS (Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan) (2023) conducted with the direct participation of the author. The novelty lies in the fact that the methodological tools for assessing social capital are proposed, characterized by the integrative nature of the use of statistical and sociological indicators, which allows for the diagnosis of social capital at 3 levels: institutional, corporate and individual levels. The use of such tools will allow measuring the effects of social capital on socio-economic development, as well as identifying communities with high and low levels of social capital, identifying social groups that are in a vulnerable position with respect to social capital. Obtaining such data contributes to the development of systematic and targeted measures aimed at increasing the level of social capital and increasing the efficiency of its use. The low level of institutional trust is revealed, the need to increase the level of social cohesion as a basis for strengthening the relationship between society and state institutions is substantiated.