Socio-psychological Motives Research Articles

WAYS TO IMPROVE THE SUPPORT OF VOLUNTEERING BY STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN UKRAINE

Volunteering as a social movement in Ukraine have developed most significantly since the Russian military invasion of Ukraine in February 2014, but the first months of the full-scale war in February-March 2022 can be called a kind of culmination of this development. Despite the significant dynamics of the development of volunteering in Ukraine and its enormous potential, there are significant problems in the area of its support and development by public administration and local government institutions. Among such main problems are insufficient funding, limited access to information, insufficient coordination with business and communities, as well as bureaucratic barriers. This leads to low efficiency of volunteer projects, lack of motivation and recognition of volunteers, and also complicates the development of the volunteer movement in general. Solving these problems requires a comprehensive public administration approach and active participation of all stakeholders, who should not only support volunteering in Ukraine, but also ensure its sustainable development. The analysis of definitions and legislative wording made it possible to identify the key features of volunteer activity, which are voluntariness, that is, activity according to the personal will of the individual, without obligations or coercion; gratuitousness, or non-profitability, that is, the absence of material remuneration for volunteer activity. On the contrary, volunteers, as a rule, give their time, skills and resources to improve the lives of other people or to support important public affairs; social utility, that is, the focus of activity on improving the well-being of the community, society, state, providing assistance to those who need it. The view of volunteering as a form of charitable activity does not prevent the government from developing this type of social relations independently, which is confirmed in particular by the presence of a separate law on volunteer activity. However, legal support is only part of public administration of the development of volunteer activity. Its main, and perhaps most difficult, direction is related to the formation of socio-psychological motives among citizens and the development of a culture of volunteering, which, in combination with organizationally capable volunteer institutions, ensure the sustainability of volunteering in Ukraine. The need for support for volunteering in Ukraine by public authorities and local governments is due to the special role of volunteering in conditions of full-scale war. If we add to this the ability of volunteering to lay the foundation for civil society in general, then the development of volunteering should be one of the key priorities of public and administrative activities. Below are several ways in which such activities can be improved, namely: financial support, in particular the provision of grants, subsidies and other financial resources for volunteer organizations; development of human capital of volunteering through training and consulting of volunteers in order to increase their competence and effectiveness of activities; information support, which is manifested in ensuring open access to information about volunteering opportunities, as well as in the popularization of volunteering through the media and social networks; cooperation with the business environment and stimulation of corporate social responsibility in the form of support for volunteer projects; recognition and encouragement of volunteer activities, in particular the introduction of a system of awards, prizes and other forms of recognition of the role of volunteers; simplification of legal procedures, in particular in terms of reducing bureaucratic obstacles and facilitating the registration process of volunteer organizations; creation of volunteer centers that will provide support, coordination and resources for volunteers. In conditions of martial law, when the government and its institutions at all levels have a huge lack of resources, it is worth introducing relatively simple measures that will give many times greater short-term effect in the form of activating potential and long-term in the form of sustainable development of volunteering than the resources spent on them. We have included such priority areas as: public promotion of volunteering, increasing the practice of involving volunteers in the activities of public authorities and local self-government bodies, simplifying the procedure for attracting foreign volunteers to Ukraine, disseminating information about volunteer organizations and forming a positive image of volunteering. Thanks to the proposed areas of public support, volunteering has every chance of becoming part of the national idea of Ukrainians around the world and even an «exported product» to those countries that are beginning their path to democracy and civil society. But such a long-term scenario is possible provided that there is constant public support for volunteering, its conceptual elevation to the level of socially useful work, as well as the active involvement of the public and business in supporting and developing volunteer initiatives. Only a systemic approach, taking into account all aspects of volunteer activity and their integration into the national development strategy, will be able to ensure the successful and sustainable development of the volunteer movement in Ukraine.

A Qualitative Study on Counterfeit Consumption in Kuwait

Purpose: This study explores the phenomenon of counterfeit luxury goods consumption in Kuwait, influenced by high disposable incomes, social status importance, and Islamic norms. The research aims to understand the socio-psychological motivations behind purchasing counterfeit luxury products.Study design/methodology/approach: Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and netnography. Semi-structured interviews provided in-depth exploration of participants' experiences, while netnography captured real-time online interactions and discussions.Sample and data: The study involved semi-structured interviews with 21 participants familiar with counterfeit luxury brands, predominantly under 30 years old. Additionally, 372 comments were collected from Instagram for the netnographic analysis to understand consumer behaviors and attitudes.Results: The study reveals that socio-psychological factors significantly impact counterfeit product consumption. Social conformity and public image influence counterfeit luxury consumption in Kuwait. Fashion consciousness and financial considerations, prioritizing visual appeal and cost savings over authenticity, are also highlighted. The hedonic experience associated with buying and using counterfeit products emerged as a significant motivator.Originality/value: This research provides a nuanced understanding of counterfeit consumption within a unique cultural and religious context, contributing to the limited literature on the subject in the Middle East. It offers insights for policymakers and brand managers to develop strategies addressing this issue.Research limitations/implications: The qualitative nature and convenience sampling limit the generalizability of the findings. Future research could expand to include different socio-economic backgrounds for a more comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon.

An examination of motivation factors driving investor behaviours towards socially responsible community energy initiatives

Community energy initiatives play a significant role at the grassroots level in the transition to Renewable Energy Communities and a low-carbon economy. However, these initiatives are hampered by multiple barriers at the market, institutional, organisational, and individual level. Funding cuts of state-supported feed-in tariff (FiT) policy in major markets such as Germany, Japan, China and the additional capping of the number of new installations that could be accredited under the FiT scheme in the UK. In light of these market changes and the need to accelerate the development and growth through the creation of new and/or complementary future community energy models consisting of private investors, a detailed understanding of the dynamics of community energy investor characteristics and socio-psychological motivations is increasingly important. First, a review is conducted including the theories that underpin and explain the factors that affect investor behaviour, after which a conceptual framework to examine investor behaviours towards socially responsible community energy initiatives is developed. The framework is used as the basis to construct and administer a survey involving sampling of 295 UK investors in community energy initiatives and the subsequent statistical analysis of the survey data and discussions of the findings. The results first capture the differences among investors with differing regional affect and investment behaviours. The study also provides the needed insight into better understanding the dynamics of investor characteristics and motivations of community energy initiatives. Results also indicate that investors are predominantly ethically-oriented, particularly toward environmental concerns. Additionally, community and social factors also appear to play significant roles in investor participation while financial orientation is least dominant.

Socio-psychological features of the formation of alcohol consumption motivations among youth students

Introduction. Alcohol use by young people remains a serious medical, social and economic problem that contributes significantly to disease worldwide.
 The purpose of the study is to determine the socio-psychological features of the formation of alcohol consumption motives among students.
 Materials and methods. Undergraduate and senior students of the Medical University were assessed the level of alcohol consumption using the screening test AUDIT (The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test), developed by WHO (1989); motives for alcohol consumption using the questionnaire “Motivation of alcohol consumption” according to V.Yu. Zavyalova (1989); the level of social health according to the questionnaire of E.V. Tsikalyuk (2013), anxiety and depression using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) questionnaire developed by A.S. Zigmond, R.P. Snaith (1983), adapted 
 by A.W. Andryushchenko et al. (2003).
 Results. At an acceptable level of alcohol consumption, with a relatively low risk of alcohol-associated problems (92.2%), the leading motives for alcohol consumption in 79.7% of students were established to be socio-psychological motives, the formation of which was due to the average level of social health, conformal social functioning characteristic of 85.9% of students, while the development of personal motives for alcohol consumption, which prevailed in only 
 a fifth of students (19.4%), was characterized by an increase in the level of anxiety by 1.4 times, a decrease in the level of social health by 1.2 times, relative 
 to these students with the dominance of socio-psychological motives.
 Limitations. The lack of anonymity in conducting surveys, which affects the accuracy of the results obtained with the possibility of their underestimation, may be a limitation of the study.
 Conclusion. The formation of a relatively low risk of alcohol-associated problems among the vast majority of students, the gain in the motivation for alcohol consumption and an increase in the proportion of students who abuse alcohol from junior to senior courses, dictates the need for preventive measures aimed at creating a healthy lifestyle that excludes alcohol consumption among students. Young people, which can be achieved by strengthening the educational component, developing a system for monitoring and controlling alcohol consumption, identifying students of the “risk group” with symptoms of anxiety and depression, a reduced level of social health and their correction.

Factors influencing Chinese students’ motives for teaching in Russian universities in the context of a post-global educational space formation

Research problem. To expand international dialogue, increase competitiveness in the Russian and foreign educational markets, to deepen educational cooperation and increase the share of students from China, a comprehensive sociological study was conducted. The aim of the study is to identify the motives of Chinese students to study at Russian universities in the conditions of the formation of the post-global education space. Materials and methods of research. In March-May 2022, we conducted a sociological study in the universities of Yekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk, and Moscow (Russian Federation). The study used a quantitative and qualitative strategy. The quantitative study involved 500 Chinese students studying at Russian universities (N=500). The study was supplemented by in-depth interviews (N=30) with heads of international services and university departments. Results. In the course of the study, the main key motives for the choice of Russian universities by Chinese students were found. Among them, pragmatic motives that consist of a group (the cost of education; the territorial convenience of the location of the university; the convenience of accommodation in hostels; the availability of airports in the host city); socio-psychological motives (national relations, the presence of acquaintances of students from the PRC studying at the chosen university, the availability of adaptation programs for Chinese students at the university, the convenience of the university infrastructure), procedural (to make a career progress after graduation; the opportunity to continue education after graduation from the Russian university; the prestige of the university in world rankings) were fixed. Conclusions. The leading factors influencing the motives of Chinese students' choice of Russian universities are as follows: the success of adaptation programs at the university, the compliance of the educational program with the expectations of students, the presence of the Confucius Institute, which supports the relationship with Chinese students and teachers. Demotivating factors were identified in the course of the study. They are: difficulty in mastering the Russian language (76%), difficulty in communication with teaching staff (54%), difficulties in communicating with Russian students (46%).

Sociocultural space of the Penza region during the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945)

The subject of the research is the study of the content, forms and methods of practical activity of cultural organizations, associations of the Penza region and creative workers during the Great Patriotic War at the front and in the rear, as well as socio-cultural interaction in order to form patriotic sentiments. Special attention is paid to the coverage of the activities of cultural institutions of the Penza Region, creative associations, as well as the work of the authorities to achieve the goals and objectives of ensuring the preservation of a high level of socio-psychological motivation of the Soviet population in the fight against the Nazi invaders.The study is also a collection, generalization and updating of local history material on the transformation of cultural life of the Penza region caused by evacuation processes. Within the framework of the work, new historical sources that were not previously involved in scientific circulation are published, to study the socio-cultural space and creativity of cultural figures of the Penza region during the Great Patriotic War as a system of interaction and education of patriotism, adaptation strategies of the Soviet man in the conditions of mobilization and extreme living conditions. The thesis is substantiated that the response of art workers to the needs of wartime was not just a formal execution of a state order, but an internal call, a philosophically grounded meaningful action of each employee. It was the inner desire to be useful during the war, coupled with creative potential and a sincere desire for self-realization, that became a vivid example of the manifestation of spiritual and moral values traditional for our Fatherland. The material collected and analyzed in the work can be used in research work, in the preparation of teaching aids, in university and school training courses, including local history, as well as in the work of museums and in the preparation of scientific literature. The methodological basis of the work was logical, historical-logical, system-structural, socio-cultural, comparative-legal, generalization, commenting method.

Investigating the Push and Pull Factors for Effective Football Coaching in Pakistan

These factors contain a variety of intangible socio-psychological motivations that represent an individual's intrinsic desires and push consumers towards certain behavior patterns that are goal-driven.On the other hand, "pull" factors, which are connected to the athlete, allude to the many diverse elements of a football game. It is very necessary to have a better knowledge of the push–pull interaction for players to be able to play in a way that will fulfill the expectations of coaches who have varying demands. The qualitative method was used to gather the information from the participants. The push-and-pull coaching philosophy was found to be most closely related to the tactical and technical aspects of the game, according to the findings of the analysis. Instead of functioning as a clear guide to examine and support each coach's particular practice, coaching philosophy served instead as a signifier in power relations, which allowed it to rationalize coaching practices.

The Socio-Psychological and Cultural Motives of ASEAN Tourist

This study aimed to examine the level of motives of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) tourists in terms of Socio-psychological motives and Cultural motives based on the responses of ASEAN tourists. The research used descriptive method in assessing the factors affecting the decision making of ASEAN tourist to travel based on the theory of Ap and Crompton. The study used modified questionnaire designed to obtain socio-psychological and cultural motives. The research concluded that the level of ASEAN travel motivation is very high, it indicates that the ASEAN Tourists has a very high travel motive. There is no significant difference in Travel Motives of ASEAN tourist when analyzed according to the profile of respondents. Socio-Psychological Motives or Push Factors were perceived as Moderately Important, suggesting that ASEAN must improve the tourist attractions and sustain the affordable cost for living and education. Further, local government should sustain the economic and tourism stability for foreign investors.

Civic Engagement Intention and the Data-Driven Fan Community: Investigating the Motivation Behind Chinese Fans’ Online Data-Making Behavior From a Collective Action Perspective

Enabled by social media, the data frenzy in the data-driven fandom culture in China has attracted widespread attention. Unlike most forms of data labor and fan activities, Chinese fans’ online data-making behavior ( zuoshuju) appears tedious, time- and money-consuming, and overwhelmingly irrational. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the sociopsychological motivation of fans’ online data-making behavior from a collective action perspective. Based on survey data from 588 respondents with fandom experiences online in China, this study (1) distinguished two types of online data-making (operational and monetary); (2) suggested that celebrity worship and civic engagement intention were antecedents of online data-making; and (3) found that fan communities facilitated by social media bridged the effects of sociopsychological factors and data-making behavior. This research introduced the collective action perspective and constructed a quantitative path model to test the underlying mechanism and impetus of fans’ data-making practices in China, adding quantitative support to the knowledge of the hybrid pattern of collective actions embedded in the datafication world. It contributes to the understanding of Chinese youth culture and civic engagement through social media.

Push and pull factors associated with the consumption of women's professional basketball games: A canonical correlation analysis.

The purpose of this study was to empirically investigate the interrelationships between push and pull factors associated with the consumption of women’s professional basketball games. Multiple factors pertaining to sport consumers’ internal needs, identified as “push” factors, contain various intangible socio-psychological motivations representing an individual’s intrinsic desires that drive consumers toward certain goal-driven behaviors. On the other hand, “pull” factors, related to the supply side, refer to the different aspects of sport products the management of sport teams provides. It is imperative to obtain a better understanding of the push–pull interaction so that sport marketers can design their products to satisfy spectators’ expectations with different needs. Spectators (N = 628) attending WNBA games responded to an on-site survey. CFA was conducted to ensure the psychometric properties of the scales, which showed that the overall model fit the data well. A canonical correlation analysis was performed, and two significant functions were revealed by the dimension reduction analysis. The first function [F(40,2,683) = 4.49, p < 0.001]: I-Want-Everything-Consumer suggests that the market segment comprises individuals with multiple needs (ranged from 0.55 to 0.85) and expectations (ranged from 0.55 to 0.89), both of which need to be met simultaneously. Thus, sports marketers can satisfy WNBA consumers’ needs by enhancing the quality of tangible pull factors. The second function [F(28,2,222) = 2.38, p < 0.001]: Achievement-Seekers revealed that the consumers motivated by vicarious achievement (–0.59) expect game promotion (–0.55) rather than the quality of the opposing team (0.42), indicating that sport marketers should provide tailored promotional strategies to satisfy this segment of consumers. Specifically, the findings of this study can be used to segment consumers based upon fan motives (i.e., push factors) and position products accordingly by managing the controllable aspects of sport products (i.e., pull factors). This study provides empirical evidence of the relationship between WNBA consumers’ multiple needs and attributes associated with the WNBA core product.

Hierarchy of labor motives of different professional groups of employees of medical institutions

Improving the productivity, quality and availability of medical services directly depends on the effectiveness of motivational mechanisms for personnel management. Despite the sufficient empirical and practical experience in the field of health workforce management, data on the comparison of labor motivation among different professional categories of medical personnel are not often found. The article analyzes the main labor motives of nurses and doctors, reveals the differences in the motivational profiles of these categories of workers.Purpose of the study. Is to study and compare the motivation of doctors and nurses from budgetary healthcare institutions providing TB care to the population.Materials and methods. A sociological survey was conducted using a questionnaire form containing questions to study the labor motivation of healthcare workers. The study involved employees of various professional categories of public medical institutions – the Republican Clinical Tuberculosis Hospital and the Makeyevka Municipal TB Dispensary. Labor motives are structured into 3 blocks: material, socio-psychological and individual.Results. In the overwhelming majority, doctors and nursing staff of public health care institutions with a phthisiology profile are equally satisfied with the work they do. The most significant labor motives were identified for each category of medical personnel. For paramedical personnel, the factor of material motivation came out on top, but a convenient work schedule, relationships with superiors and a favorable psychoemotional climate made up the five most significant work motives. Physicians are more influenced by individual and socio-psychological motives: self-realization and professional interest are in the lead, remuneration, relationships with colleagues and patient care have a complex effect on the activities of doctors.Conclusion. This study confirms the principle of polymotivation of all categories of employees, therefore, the modernization of the motivational environment should be carried out taking into account group affiliation, individual characteristics, preferences and personal qualities of employees. Personnel-oriented system of motivation of medical personnel will solve most of the problems faced by the healthcare sector in today's changing market relations.

I “showroom” but “webroom” too: investigating cross-shopping behaviour in a developing nation

PurposeThe concepts of showrooming and webrooming have been well researched but majorly from the marketing/economic perspectives. The present study explores the socio-psychological motivations and different types of satisfaction derived from “cross-shopping” behaviour namely, showrooming and webrooming in a developing nation.Design/methodology/approachThe study is exploratory and is conducted using an interpretive approach. The researchers conducted 52 in-depth interviews and the collected data were subjected to open and axial coding to generate the conceptual model.FindingsThe findings indicate various motivations of cross-shopping such a habit and the joy of discovery while novel aspects of satisfaction emerge such as process satisfaction and social satisfaction. The findings also revealed contextual moderators of the cross-shopping process.Research limitations/implicationsThe present study contributes to the domain of cross shopping behaviour by illustrating the social motivators behind the same and novel satisfaction outcomes because of the cross-shopping process.Practical implicationsThe present study has multiple implications that would enable managers to effectively utilize cross shopping behaviour such understanding of satisfaction beyond those derived from the product only.Originality/valueThis is one of the first studies to investigate consumer behaviour related to cross shopping based on psycho-social dimensions.

DYNAMICS OF INTEGRABILITY IN TOPONYMIC STYLISTICS RESEARCH (ON THE MATERIAL OF TEXTS FROM THE PERIOD OF THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR)

The presented material proves that toponymic stylistics in the new traumatic socio-political conditions of the war reveals additional integrative tools for a slow and in-depth reading of poetic and prose works and leads to generalizations about the socio-psychological motivation, either the semantics of the toponym itself, or poetic phrases, syntagms, microcontexts in which it is included. The linguistic-philosophical projection of toponyms of artistic works of the period of the most recent Russian-Ukrainian war reveals the stylistic activity of epithets, metaphors, book phraseology, sacred lexicon, oppositional associates, which surround in specific contexts the corresponding toponyms, metonymic transformations of toponyms to denote the population of certain localities. Through and through, they work to one degree or another to make sense of the changed existence in Ukrainian society, in which the socio-psychological factors of the verbalization of philosophical reflections on the meaning of life and the fight against the enemy are actualized.

SOVIET HOUSES OF SCIENTISTS: PRACTICES OF CAPTURING THE SOVIET CULTURAL SPACE BY THE UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENTSIA OF THE 1920s–1930s

The article considers the history of the first years in organizing and functioning of cultural institutions – Houses of Scientists – as a specific form of institutionalization of Soviet cultural traditions. The Houses of scientists from the moment of their creation were designed to cultivate the Soviet way of life. Attention is focused on creating new forms of leisure activities on weekdays and holidays. The activity of the Houses of Scientists was strictly regulated. The work of special cultural commissions, organization and holding Soviet holidays within the walls of the Houses of Scientists were supposed to contribute to the erasure of old traditions and the formation of new/Soviet ones. On the basis of archival sources and memoir literature, an attempt is made to study the reflection of the intelligentsia on the actions of the authorities. The specific position of the intelligentsia on the emergence of new cultural traditions is traced. A diverse palette of moods of the university intelligentsia is shown, which is based not only on the attitude to the new government, but on socio-psychological motivation as well. Various social practices of scientists and the degree of their influence on the formation and activity of newly created cultural institutions are considered. Using the example of the work carried out in the Houses of Scientists, the process and specifics of the “transition” of the universities intelligentsia to the Soviet norms and traditions are considered. The emphasis is placed on the peculiarities of functioning of the Houses of Scientists as a new cultural space in which the “Soviet” and pre-revolutionary traditions of the life and activities of the university intelligentsia collided and intertwined in a bizarre way. The place of the Houses of Scientists in the first post-revolutionary decades (1920s–1930s) was determined, which, as a result of the scientists’ activities, became centers not only and not so much ideological, but rather cultural and educational activities. The paper traces the direct connection between the policy of the Soviet government in the field of higher education and the transformation of the socio-cultural space of the university intelligentsia as a whole. The paper emphasizes a special influence of the socio-professional and cultural space on the formation of intelligentsia’s ideological positions in the 1920s–1930s. Ultimately, fundamental questions are raised about the place and the role of the university intelligentsia in the early Soviet period.

Graffiti Inside Jordanian Public Transport Vehicles

Purpose. The study reported here aims to investigate the commonest communicative categories and subcategories of graffiti written inside Jordanian public transport vehicles. &#x0D; Method. The researchers collected 1,410 tokens of graffiti from six Jordanian cities, viz., Amman, Madaba, Irbid, Zarqa, Salt, and Jerash. The data which were collected from public transport vehicles included 1000 handwritten graffiti tokens and 410 custom-made stickers. Specifically, the data were collected from large and small buses as well as service and yellow taxis that lined up in main bus stations and bus stops available in front of hospitals, universities, malls and close to traffic circles. Then the categories and subcategories of graffiti were identified on the basis of their content.&#x0D; Results. The analysis reveals eight communicative categories, viz., personal, interpersonal, philosophical, religious, offensive, political, humorous, and sports. &#x0D; The analysis also reveals thirteen subcategories, viz., naming and self-identification, self-appraisal, love and familial relationships, philosophical perspectives, ethics of transport, decline of morals, expressions of Islamic faith, supplication, preaches, protection from the envious eye, territorial and tribal affiliation. &#x0D; Conclusions The study concludes that a host of societal concerns and individuals’ feelings and thoughts are transmitted through the discourse of graffiti. The passengers and drivers have expressed their self-concentration, philosophical views, affiliation with territories and tribes, hostility and anger to individuals and groups, and allegiance to religion beliefs and traditions. The study also concludes that there are socio-psychological motives that drive writing graffiti, viz., identify oneself, release emotions, criticize individuals and groups, reveal pride and admiration, advertise goods and promote business, search for contacts, post messages for the public, express attachment to educational institutions, document the occurrence of a particular occasion. The study recommends that graffiti written inside public transport vehicles in other Arab countries be examined. Thus, one could examine to what extent the communicative categories and subcategories of graffiti along with its socio-psychological tend to show a pan-Arab base.

Religious compensatory consumption in the Islamic context: the mediating roles of religious social control and religious guilt

Religious compensatory consumption in the Islamic context: the mediating roles of religious social control and religious guilt

Why are consumers following social media influencers on Instagram? Exploration of consumers’ motives for following influencers and the role of materialism

Despite the ubiquity of social media influencers (SMIs) and the clear value they hold for marketers, little is understood about the sociopsychological motives that drive consumers to follow them. The current research identified unique consumer motivations for following SMIs on Instagram and examined its association with important consumer behaviour outcomes (i.e. trust towards SMIs’ brand-related posts and frequency of purchasing SMI-recommended brands) as well as materialism. Based on survey data, findings revealed four motivations for following influencers on Instagram – authenticity, consumerism, creative inspiration, and envy – which had varying effects on trust and purchase frequency. Additionally, materialism was a significant individual difference variable that was strongly associated with the four motives, some of which served as key mediators underlying materialism’s impact on purchase behaviour. Managerial and theoretical implications for marketers and advertisers are discussed as well as suggestions for future research in this burgeoning area.

Who am I? (Personal name as a tool for self-identification of Russianspeaking bilingual children)

This article presents the results of a sociolinguistic electronic survey conducted in 2017–2019 in Finland. The purpose was to reveal the attitude of children towards their names in bilingual and polylingual families living in Finland. The questionnaire was answered by 19 children (4 interviews was taken additionally) aged from 10 to 16 years old (born between 2002–2010). The research methods were: the method of sociolinguistic questionnaire, focused interviews, the method of verification, the case study method. As a result, socio-psychological motives determining the orientation of variants of children’s names both at the culture of their parents (family) and the Finnish society. The novelty of the pilot study is an analysis of bilingual children’s reflections on their personal name as a significant part in self-identification processes.

Current trends in regional endogenous development in the context of influence of the globalization factors

The administrative-territorial reform, which is being carried out in Ukraine, has updated the search for new ways of endogenous development of its regions. Now, the real decentralization of power is one of the main priorities of the initiated changes. This should increase the institutional and managerial capacity of local governments in both individual communities and regions. At the same time, achieving this goal will be difficult if we ignore the current trends of globalization and the impact of globalization factors on the endogenous development of regions. However, recent practices show that globalization factors can have not only stimulating but also limiting effects. These factors can also reduce the efficiency of regional development potential. The case of the spread of quarantine restrictions in many countries caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic can serve as an example. As a result, the government institutions of different states and their regional local governments face a number of serious challenges of socio-economic nature. The negative factors of globalization impact on the endogenous development of regions in modern conditions include: non-tariff restrictions generated by environmental, security or socio-psychological motives; opportunistic behavior of residents or businesses; corruption and the shadow economy; insufficient quality of human and social capital. It results in restrictions on the free movement of people, goods and capital under the pretext of protecting citizens from viral threats or from potentially harmful consumer goods. Another argument is the ban on using dishonestly acquired financial resources. As opposed, the main positive aspects of globalization’s impact on endogenous development of regions include: activation of interregional and cross-border cooperation, improvement of regional institutional and information infrastructure, local governments’ openness to cooperate with foreign investors and international donor organizations, cultural integration and implementation of democratic practices of public administration in regions, including instruments of participatory governance.

On the study of socio-psychological characteristics and motives of migration behavior of citizens emigrating from Russia

On the study of socio-psychological characteristics and motives of migration behavior of citizens emigrating from Russia