Sociocultural Threats Research Articles

Public Diplomacy Potential of the Border Regions to Reduce the Socio-Cultural Threats of the Western Borderlands of Russia

Public Diplomacy Potential of the Border Regions to Reduce the Socio-Cultural Threats of the Western Borderlands of Russia

Public Diplomacy Potential of the Border Regions to Reduce the Socio-Cultural Threats of the Western Borderlands of Russia

Public Diplomacy Potential of the Border Regions to Reduce the Socio-Cultural Threats of the Western Borderlands of Russia

Culturological reconstruction of ChatGPT's socio-cultural threats and information security of Russian citizens

The subject of the study is the socio-cultural threats to the information security of Russian citizens associated with ChatGPT technologies (Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer, a machine-generated text response generator simulating a dialogue). The object of research − evaluation of the ratio of advantages and threats of generative language models based on "machine learning" in modern (2021-2023) scientific literature (journals HAC K1, K2 and Scopus Q1, Q2). The scientific novelty of the research lies in the culturological approach to the analysis of threats to the security of Russian citizens associated with the use of ChatGPT as one of the technologies of "artificial intelligence". The formulation of the problem of the classical Turing test "to distinguish a person from a machine" is characterized as a scholastic abstraction, instead a more correct and productive approach is proposed: a socio-cultural assessment of the value (based on cultural axiology) of new computer technologies. The starting point of the analysis is the determination of socio-cultural value (or, conversely, damage) as a result of the use of generative language models based on machine learning. Further, the contribution and responsibility of various socio-cultural subjects of its creation and application are revealed − user, creator and developer. The result of the application of the proposed approach is the deconstruction of the discourse of the "philosophy of artificial intelligence" in terms of uncritical translation of developer declarations intended for marketing and attracting financing. Hypertrophied perception, precariously balancing on the edge of utopia and dystopia, is assessed as a risk of incorrect identification and ranking of threats to information security. Assumptions about the hypothetical "superweapon of psychological warfare" mask modern incidents of cross-border leakage of confidential data, the risks of being held accountable for publishing deliberately false information and illegal content as a result of using ChatGPT. National security measures are recommended, including restrictive measures and increasing the general civil culture of information security of users, as well as the orientation of domestic developments of solutions of this type on traditional values, socio-cultural identity and interests of Russian citizens.

Culturological approach to the development of a general civil culture of Internet communications security

The problem solved in this article is to determine the possibilities and advantages of a culturological approach to solving the problem of developing a general civil culture of Internet communications security. The subject of the study is the structural and functional features of this culture, and the object is the evolution of the formation of the corresponding complex of beliefs, knowledge, skills and abilities. The topic of expanding from a highly professional to a general civil culture of Internet communications security is considered. The increase in the share and importance of socio-cultural aspects compared with technical factors is analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the substantive aspects of the general civil culture of Internet communications security: the insufficiency of methods for broadcasting rules and relevant examples to a mass audience, as well as the underestimation of the formation of intuitive caution, the ability to recognize threats in a timely manner and respond correctly to incidents. The novelty lies in the postulation of the high representativeness of the security culture of financial Internet services, due to the combination of the mass nature of civilian users and transactions with funds that are highly attractive to intruders. It was here that mass Internet crime was first formed, threats and methods of attacks and, accordingly, security tools evolved. The conclusion is made: the experience of countering "social engineering" in the field of mass financial services is useful as a basis for the formation and development of a general civil culture of Internet communications security, including socio-cultural threats: fake news, disinformation, destructive and prohibited content, and others.

Monitoring the Problematic Situations in Culture as a Management Tool for Counteracting Socio-Cultural Threats to Russian Society and the State

Monitoring the Problematic Situations in Culture as a Management Tool for Counteracting Socio-Cultural Threats to Russian Society and the State

Non-Military Defense Against Covid-19 in Bali Indonesia

The importance of strengthening non-military defense capabilities in the province of Bali as a result of the threat of the Covid-19 virus is motivated by the importance of maintaining national defense from various non-military threats, such as ideological, political, economic, socio-cultural threats, terrorism, drugs and public safety such as the spread of the Covid-19 virus. . The spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in the province of Bali is still high where as of June 9, 2021, it was recorded that the cumulative number of cases was 47,581 people, 45,630 people recovered (95.90%), and 1,514 people died (3.18%), 437 active cases. people (0.92%), with the highest number of sufferers in Denpasar City with an accumulation of 15,032 sufferers. The spread of the Covid-19 virus in Bali has reduced economic growth and people's income in the tourism aspect. From these conditions, questions can be drawn about how the level of non-military Defense capability is to deal with the threat of the Covid-19 virus, alternative priorities and strategies for strengthening non-military Defense capabilities. By using quantitative research methods on non-military defense capabilities in policy/regulatory aspects (3.6), early awareness (3.9), state defense (3.9), technological capability (3.7) and budgetary support (3.5 ). To support the strengthening of non-military defense capabilities, it is necessary to formulate appropriate policies and establish non-military threat countermeasures institutions. The strategic step that needs to be taken is to increase the ability to analyze various potential threats in order to provide appropriate data analysis to deal with various potential military threats. As a suggestion, government action is needed to support increased national awareness to prevent risks from non-military threats.

Współczesne wymiary bezpieczeństwa społeczno-kulturowego wybranych państw Europy Środkowej i Wschodniej w kontekście zagrożeń militarnych

The information age driving globalization processes determines the increasing importance of socio-cultural factors for international, regional and national security. Due to the interdependence of various security spheres, geopolitics and historical memory of the societies of the Central European region, and the expansionary Russian policy from the beginning of the 21st century, attention is paid to supporting military operations with soft power, in particular, highly effective cultural policy in post-Soviet countries. Research conducted in the years 2012-2017 among security experts provided information on the key aspects of non-military security in Central Europe and to develop recommendations on new socio-cultural threats to Central European countries after 2014. In the course of the research work, literature on the subject, research materials from the University of Warsaw and CBOS (Research Center for Public Opinion, Warsaw) were used, as well as own research conducted in selected countries of the Visegrad Group, analyzed using the SWOT method.

Personal resilience to socio-cultural threats in the context of digital transformation of society

Introduction. The digital transformation of society determines the presence of socio-cultural threats and risks, which are associated with the instability of the value system of the individual and the distortion of socio-cultural identity as a result thereof. Today, we can observe various violations of the processes of socio-cultural identification, which threaten the psychological security of the individual and the security of both society and the state. Overcoming threats to socio-cultural identity through the choice of productive strategies is possible due to such personality traits as psychological stability, the ability to counteract risks, formed on the basis of social norms, ethnicity, patriotism, and critical thinking.The aim of the present research is to identify the psychological factors and mechanisms that ensure the formation of personal resilience to sociocultural threats in the context of digital transformation of society.Methodology and research methods. The current research is based on the theory of digital socialisation of the individual, socio-cultural identity, as well as on the theory of socio-psychological security. The following psychodiagnostic methods were used: “Scale of subjective well-being” (Perrudel-Badoux, Mendelsohn, Chiche, adaptation by M. V. Sokolova), “Definition of socio-cultural identity” (modified version by Krupenko O. V., Frolova O. V.), “Questionnaire of moral grounds” (MFQ) (J. Haidt et al., in adaptation by O. A. Sychev et al.), “Index of self-assessment of information skills” (Voynilov Y. L., Maltseva D. V., Shubina L. V., in the author’s modification), “Index of socio-cultural security of a teenager” (Scale of virtual autism) (by Gilemkhanova E. N.), and the questionnaire of perception of socio-cultural threats to the digital transformation of society developed by the authors. The obtained data were processed using descriptive statistics, factor analysis (principal component analysis, Varimax rotation), and Spearman correlation analysisResults and scientific novelty. The study showed that students in general have a sufficient level (above average) of socio-cultural identity, critical thinking when working with information, moral norms of loyalty and respect for the authorities, as well as students demonstrate psychological well-being and a low level of virtual autism. Students see the greatest threat in threats to the individual (reduction of live interpersonal communication and withdrawal from the real world; growth of aggression, cyberbullying; growth of information stress) and the state (growth of cybercrime and cyberterrorism). Three factors of social risk of digital transformation of society were highlighted: ethno-cultural risks, antisocial risks, cognitive and communication risks. Three psychological mechanisms were identified that allow an individual to maintain resilience to socio-cultural threats in the context of digital transformation of society: the mechanism of social tolerance (vs alarmism, vs racism), the mechanism of conformity (social adaptation), and the mechanism of psychological protection (coping).Practical significance. The identified psychological factors and mechanisms allow the programmes for psychological and pedagogical support of students to be developed and implemented.

Национальный проект «Демография» и перспективы демографического роста глазами экспертного сообщества

The processes of strengthening the country’s security are inextricably linked with ensuring demographic security, preserving and supporting the population, improving the quality of life, and this direction of state and civil efforts is one of the most important for modern Russia. Within the framework of the concept of overcoming the most pressing demographic threats – depopulation and unregulated migration processes, in addition to the pro-natalist policy of the state, the creation of economic conditions for improving the quality of life in general, the most popular and at the same time controversial tool for solving demographic problems is the migration policy aimed at attracting migrants from foreign countries. countries that must solve both the demographic and economic problems of the state. The article presents the results of expert polls of sociological research in 2019 and 2021. “Monitoring of public opinion of the population regarding current socio-cultural threats”, “Image of the future of Russia” conducted by the Center for Sociological Research of the Russian State Humanitarian University using a similar method, which analyzes the public opinion of experts on trends in Russia’s demographic development and possible sociocultural threats associated with them

The impact of great challenges and sociocultural threats to the family and family law

The article deals with the problem that arose in the collision of globalisation processes in economics, finance, politics and traditional social institutions, primarily the family. The authors come to the conclusion that the issue of preserving traditional family values, which are the basis and condition for existence and successful development for all peoples living in Russia, acquires a special role. The greatest public resonance is the issue of traditional and “non-traditional” concepts of the family, which actualises the problem of legal protection of traditional family values in Russia. The 2020 constitutional amendments are analysed.

СОЦИОКУЛЬТУРНЫЕ УГРОЗЫ В ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОМ ДИСКУРСЕ ИМПЕРСКОЙ, СОВЕТСКОЙ И ПОСТСОВЕТСКОЙ РОССИИ: СТРАТЕГИИ РЕПРЕЗЕНТАЦИИ

This article provides a comparative analysis of ideas about sociocultural threats in the official state documents dating back to the Imperial, Soviet, and post-Soviet periods of Russian history. The rhetorical construction of threats as part of the security discourse was considered. It was proved that the concept of threat is structured by the appropriate frame and includes figures of the bearer of the threat (agent), the object of the threat (patient), and a certain vision of the strategy of countering the threat (counteragent). The conclusion was made about the cyclical alternation of internal and external threats in the social and political thought of Russia. The priority of internal and external state threats over personal ones, the recognition of the state as a key historical agent was a stable trend of the Soviet and post-Soviet periods. In the first place throughout all the three periods was the threat to national security and territorial integrity, which is closely linked with the threat of lagging behind the West. The third place on this list was occupied by the threat of social and sociocultural split. The differences in the rhetoric of each period can be attributed to the changes in the macro-political situation. However, the general continuity of the structure of representation of threats, the unity of the thesaurus, and the priority of the state as a political actor remained with minimal changes.

Cognitive Strategies for Overcoming Socio-Cultural Threats in Russian Historiography

The relevance of resistance to socio-cultural threats and risks is growing exponentially. The strategies of resistance to these threats reconstructed by narratologists have considerable epistemological potential not only in the context of artistic discourse, but also for historiographical reflections. The article presents the following strategies of resistance: agonal, projective, conservative, mobilizing, stoic, illuminative, using the material of different-scale historiographical narratives. It can be argued that the epistemological arsenal of humanitarian research has been enriched with an effective tool, which is used not only to describe, but also to predict the resource possibilities of resistance to socio-cultural threats and risks.

СОЦИАЛЬНОЕ САМОЧУВСТВИЕ РОССИЯН В ПЕРИОД РАСПРОСТРАНЕНИЯ КОРОНАВИРУСНОЙ ИНФЕКЦИИ

On the basis of results of the all-Russian polls executed with assis- tance of the Russian Science Foundation (project No. 17-78-30029 “Cognitive mechanisms and discourse strategies of overcoming socio-cultural threats in historical dynamics. A multidisciplinary research”) in 2019 and in 2020, some aspects of transformation of social well-being of the population in the con- ditions of COVID-2019 pandemic were analyzed. Considering the spread of coronavirus infection as a social threat, revealing shifts in the assessment of the economic and political situation in Russia, in the self-assessment of their own well-being, confidence in the future and in the attitude to the population to power, it was concluded that the mood of citizens was shifting into a negative direction, which was determined by a number of circumstances of objective and subjective nature. The study found that the highest degree of anxiety among Russians is still caused by socio-economic issues. At the same time, the corona- virus pandemic has increased society’s demand for an adequate state response to such extreme situations. When comparing the opinions of respondents about effectiveness of the activities of regional and federal executive authorities during a pandemic, the authors come to the conclusion that regional and local authorities are growing in trust and popularity, which is associated with the transfer of responsibility for resisting coronavirus to the level of subjects of the Russian Federation.

INFORMATION THREATS TO THE STABILITY OF POLITICAL SYSTEM IN THE NORTHERN CAUCASUS

In the Northern Caucasus, political elites traditionally play a key role in managing political processes, prevent and resolve conflicts, counter sociocultural threats, terrorism, and political extremism. The stability of the political system depends on the degree of political elites’ responsibility and their ability to negotiate with the federal political and administrative elite and to relay the interests of society. New threats to the normal functioning of state authorities are currently emerging, indicating the inefficiency of Russia’s policy aimed at preventing information security threats. In recent years, active social strata (mainly young people) have been mobilized with the aim of overthrowing legitimate authorities and objectionable politicians, changing regimes, etc., using modern network technologies, disinformation and fake news. Due to its historical and socio-cultural characteristics, as well as poly-confessional structure, the population of the Northern Caucasus is highly sensitive to territorial issues, as well as issues of religion, culture, ethnic relations, etc. In many respects, information technologies determine the position and power of high-status actors, primarily political elites, within the political system.

Young people's perception of sociocultural threats to the digital transformation of society

Introduction. The article analyzes the problem of socio-cultural threats to the digital transformation of society. The digital transformation of society leads to the presence of large socio-cultural threats associated with the instability of the value system and Russian society as a whole, and as a result, with the distortion of socio-cultural identity. The study and comparison of socio-cultural threats will allow us to answer the question: where is the modern socio-cultural environment ofRussia in General and individual regions (socio-territorial communities) in particular in terms of the importance of the threats produced? The problem of studying young people's perceptions of sociocultural threats is becoming relevant and timely.Materials and Methods. To study the perception of socio-cultural threats to the digital transformation of society by young people, a 13-point questionnaire was developed. The study involved 583 people, residents of the cities of Ivanovo, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, St. Petersburg, Yaroslavl (23% – men, 77% – women; average age 20,5 years). The responses received were interpreted and processed using qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis.Results. There are two types of threats to the security of digital transformation of society: social (growth of cybercrime, reduction of interpersonal communication, growth of aggression and antisocial behavior, information stress) and cultural (decrease in the cultural level of society, weakening of the unity of the people, growth of interethnic conflicts, erosion of traditional values). Regions are dominated by various socio-cultural threats, but usually include both social and cultural threats.Discussion and Conclusions. The problem of digital transformation of society can be determined by the lack of a sense of security in the main spheres of life of socio-territorial communities-interpersonal, everyday, ethnic, religious, political, economic, information, etc. Insecurity in these areas determines the actualization of relevant threats and risks. Prevention of sociocultural threats will be facilitated by an objective assessment of their reality by young people through the formation of socio-cultural identity, development of critical thinking and social interaction skills.

Социокультурные и техногенные риски: социально-философский аспект

The analysis of comprehension of sociocultural threats to the state, society and the person, both from the position of socio-political processes, and from the position of subjective influences on them from the society is carried out. The problem related to the dualism of social development in social relations and the cultural and spiritual sphere of society is considered. The source of threats in society are various social dysfunctions: social inequality, suppression of the individual, unemployment, lack of economic stability, crisis of the spiritual and cultural sphere of society, etc.

Indicators of psychological stability of the individual to sociocultural threats and negative information impact

Introduction. The article analyzes the problem of psychological stability of the individual to socio-cultural threats and negative information impact. As social problems become more acute, the topic of personal security and resistance to emerging threats and risks takes an increasing place in the scientific literature. Today we can observe various violations of the processes of socio-cultural identification, which reduce the adaptive potential of the individual. The reverse side of accessibility in the global information environment is an increase in the degree of danger, the emergence of new risk factors and threats of information and psychological impact. Of particular concern are the facts of Russian youth joining terrorist groups, as well as the facts of youth involvement in destructive protest movements and actions.Materials and methods. The following methods were used for the preparation of this article; theoretical analysis of Russian and international literature, study of scientific articles and publications on the topic, overview of results from Russian and international studies, content analysis.Results. Approaches to determining the content of the category of psychological stability of a person and its various aspects are considered: emotional stability, moral stability, moral stability, stability of behavior forms, resistance to addictive factors, and socio-cultural stability. Identify invariant indicators that determine the psychological stability of the individual in various contexts of countering socio-cultural threats and negative information impact: socio-cultural identity based on views, beliefs, attitudes consistent with moral norms and spiritual values; motivation of the individual to self-actualization, success, openness and commitment to society; subjective well-being and resilience; critical thinking and the ability to predict risks and threats; possession of constructive coping strategies; adaptive personal potential expressed in mastering self-regulation methods that ensure successful adaptation to a changing socio-cultural environment.Discussion and Conclusions. The conducted theoretical research allowed us to conclude that the psychological stability of a person is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon, which is revealed in the moral, socio-psychological and system-activity perspective. It is concluded that the task of forming psychological stability and personal adaptive potential should be updated in the educational system, including the formation of knowledge about oneself as a person, about their psychological capabilities and mechanisms of self-regulation, and the explanation of moral norms and values.

International experience of converting social capital of local communities into development of tourism sector

The subject of this research is the international practices of utilization of social capital of local communities for the purpose of development of tourism attractiveness of the territories. The object of this research is the social capital of local communities. The author explores such aspects of the topic as the development of tourism on the basis of local community, stimulation of social activism and communication between the locals, their ability to self-organization on the local level within the framework of international projects. Special attention is given to the risks and negative consequences for the local communities caused by tourism. The conclusions is made that the role of the representatives of local communities is considered as one of the key elements within the international practice of tourism development. This relates to the formation of tolerant and friendly tourism space for maintaining a “geographical myth”, which cannot be created without involvement of the local residents. Such process must be manageable for the authorities that ensure protection of local population from the sociocultural threats caused by tourists. International experience can be adapted in the Russian realities to some extent, however this process requires outworking of the corresponding mechanism of three-way interaction of the local government, business and local residents. The scientific novelty lies int the attempts of critical revaluation of the role of social capital of local communities at the time of transformation of tourism industry due to unfavorable epidemic situation.

Cognitive Modeling of a Conceptual Domain Sociocultural Threats

The paper discusses ways of modeling the conceptual domain “sociocultural threats”, represented in the texts, included in purposely elaborated THREATCorpus. The results of the research present the process of cognitive categorization of the domain, determination of the levels of the cognitive category and rationale for its borders. The thesaurus, elaborated on the basis of the THREATCorpus, is regarded as a knowledge representation structure for sociocultural threats. It is proved that both the category “sociocultural threats” and the thesaurus are mental and language representations of the domain.

КРИЗИС КУЛЬТУРЫ В СОВРЕМЕННОЙ РОССИИ: ЭКСПЕРТНОЕ МНЕНИЕ И ОЦЕНКИ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ

The article examines an issue of the crisis in culture, as one of the most relevant and discussed ones in modern humanitarian discourse, not only in Russia, but also abroad. The processes of strengthening the country’s security are inextricably linked to the circumstances of a socio-cultural nature, the issues of the cultural, civilizational originality and identity of society. Sociocultural security determines the ability of a society to self-reproduce and spiritually progress basing on national originality and cultural community. The results of recent public opinion studies within Russians clearly record the perception among the population of threats to the sociocultural order associated with issues of identity, a decline in morals and culture, with reduced access to cultural values and cultural inequality. The article presents results of the sociological research “Monitoring of public opinion of the population regarding current sociocultural threats”, conducted in 2019, analyzes the public opinion of Russians and experts on the manifestations of the cultural crisis and sociocultural threats in modern Russia