Sociological Study Research Articles

Тайповая идентичность молодежи Чеченской Республики: 11 лет спустя (опыт социологического исследования)

The Chechen Taip Institute remains an interesting topic for scientists. The article presents the results of an applied sociological study addressing the issue of the Typic identity among Chechens. It was implemented by the interview method (n = 750) and allowed to characterize the state and specificity of transformations of the university students’ Taip identity in the region. The paper presents the results of a comparative analysis of sociological measurements in an 11-year time interval. The analysis of the survey materials allows us to draw conclusions regarding the absence of real social functions of the Taip in modern Chechen society. The position of this entity is “weakening” against the background of “strengthening” Chechen ethno-confessional and civil identities. It is emphasized that the social institution of the Taip is gradually acquiring the characteristics of a “mythical” brotherhood against the backdrop of integration and globalization processes, which are accompanied by the individualization of self-awareness among modern Chechens and their recognition of the priority of personal manifestations over collective models of behavior determined by such a social community as the Taip.

Практики формирования финансово грамотного поведения российского студенчества

The relevance of financial literacy is underscored by both government attention, as evidenced by the implementation of programs aimed at its enhancement among the Russian population, and the acknowledgment by Russians themselves of their low level of financial culture, as reflected in the results of sociological studies. This article presents various approaches to defining financial literacy and describes governmental initiatives to introduce practices aimed at raising the level of financial literacy in Russia. The empirical object of the study is chosen to be student youth, due to the specificity of this socio-demographic group for the study of the financial sphere. The article presents data from the author's sociological research conducted using the in-depth interview method. The main result of the scientific work is the identification of various practices for the formation of financially literate behavior among Russian students. The foundation of this identification lies in the data from content analysis of official documents, legislative acts, and information obtained during interviews. In other words, the identified practices constitute a symbiosis of practical and theoretical approaches, taking into account the positions of both official government structures and the population. In conclusion, through empirical research and analysis, the article identifies a range of effective practices for fostering financially literate behavior among Russian students. By incorporating both practical and theoretical approaches, these practices aim to bridge the gap between official policies and the needs of the populace, ultimately contributing to the cultivation of a more financially savvy society.

Влияние цифровых технологий и дистанционного обучения на развитие социальных навыков и оффлайн-коммуникацию курсантов в образовательных организациях Федеральной службы исполнения наказаний России

This article explores the influence of digital technologies and distance learning on the cultivation of social skills and offline communication among cadets in the educational institutions of the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service. The relevance of this study lies in the active integration of emerging digital technologies into the educational milieu, coupled with the imperative to discern the ramifications of digital technologies and distance learning on the enhancement of social skills and offline communication among cadets in these institutions. The object of this study is cadets of universities of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia. The aim of this article is to ascertain the impact of the global transition to digital technology-infused education and distance learning on the development of social skills and offline communication of cadets. Analysis of the results of a sociological study conducted by the authors shows that the global transition towards digital learning and the complete transition to distance learning negatively affect the development of social skills and offline communication among cadets. However, the authors do not completely exclude the positive aspects of the use of digital technologies, provided that there is a partial digital transformation of education in universities, as well as with the unconditional priority of full-time education in higher education institutions.

Research on religion and spirituality in China: A bibliometric analysis based on the Web of Science

Research on religion in China is of critical importance due to its impact on society, culture, and politics within the country and in an increasingly interconnected global context. There is a pressing need in academic and scientific realms to understand and analyze the core research themes conducted in this field over the past decade. The relevance of such research lies in their ability to establish a common framework that facilitates collaboration among researchers and consolidates existing knowledge. By identifying major research and areas of academic activity, this common framework opens the door to greater integration and synergy among academics in this field. Furthermore, this framework benefits researchers in the field of religion in China and offers opportunities to expand and deepen understanding of related topics such as sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies. To do that, a comprehensive analysis has been developed using bibliometric techniques and methodologies to identify and evaluate the most significant research on religion in China over the last ten years. This approach enables the visualization of emerging trends, areas of interest, and significant contributions in the field, providing a comprehensive overview of current research. This analysis addresses this demand using bibliometric tools, techniques, and methodologies. Finally, it underscores the importance of understanding recent research on religion in China and how bibliometric analysis can significantly contribute to academic and scientific collaboration and identify new avenues of inquiry in this dynamic and complex field.

A rurális közegben élő szülők IKT-attitűdjei, nevelési stílusai - Az olvasóvá nevelés digitális kihívásai

The present paper is a continuation of a sociological study on reading - published in 2023 (Néma, 2023c) -, in which I present the results of my research in a rural setting in Transylvania (Parajd, Harghita County), focusing on the challenges of literacy education. The study, conducted in the autumn of 2022, aimed to gain narratives from graduate mothers, using a semi-structured interview method (10 interviews) to approach their children's literacy education in the context of increased digitalisation. In order to get a handle on parental digital literacy, I captured the perception of ICT tools along parenting styles. In parallel to identifying the spatial digitalisation context, I also subjected parents' ICT perceptions by content analysis. From the set of ICT-related statements (232 opinions) extracted from the narrative, I also identify a set of references reflecting on reading to explore the reasons for the passivity towards reading - as a research goal for my PhD dissertation research, too.

Sur la scène des consultations en chiropraxie : une lecture de la relation de soin

The caregiver-patient relationship has been the subject of numerous studies in the field of medicine, but has received little attention in the context of chiropractic care, particularly in France. This ethnographic and sociological study aims to gain a better understanding of the characteristics of the chiropractic relationship in chiropractic care through the observation of consultations followed by interviews with both patients and caregivers. These observations were carried out in the Franco-European Chiropractic Institute’s two outpatient clinics and in three private practices. The data were collected between October 2022 and March 2023. Most of the patients treated their health as an asset to be preserved or even improved, and had a good knowledge of their body as a tool for work and/or sports performance. They turned to chiropractic care to find relief from their pain and a form of care combining technical and interpersonal skills. Chiropractic care is based on manual therapy, combined with a dimension of self-management by the patient. Follow-up of the exercises and advice given by chiropractors varies greatly from patient to patient, from diligent application to non-application, and with everything in between. Trust is the foundation of all care, and even more so in manual therapy, because of the way the hands act on the body. To establish a working alliance with the patient, the chiropractor has to adapt his or her professional ethos and accept compromises regarding the treatment plan envisaged. Cooperation between a patient and a chiropractor is based on trust, the negotiation of objectives, and the division of tasks between the two parties.

On Romani Contemporaneity: Rethinking the Malgorzata Mirga-Tas Exhibition in Seville

This essay delves into the representation and reclamation of Romani identity and experience in contemporary art, focusing on the work of Malgorzata Mirga-Tas, viewed from a Gitano point of view located in the South of Europe. Drawing on historical contexts and artistic movements, the essay examines the evolution of Romani portrayal in European art and the emergence of contemporary Romani art as a form of resistance and self-representation. Through an analysis of Mirga-Tas's artistic practice and its intersection with themes of coloniality, gender, and racialization, the essay explores how her work challenges dominant narratives and fosters a deeper understanding of Romani culture and history. Furthermore, the essay discusses the significance of Mirga-Tas's artistic interventions in reshaping perceptions of Romani identity and contributing to broader conversations about representation, power, and agency in the art world, including the cultural field of flamenco. Through a multidisciplinary approach encompassing art history, sociology, and cultural studies, this essay offers insights into the complexities of Romani contemporary art and its role in challenging entrenched stereotypes and advocating for social justice and recognition.

Indigenous Turkic-Speaking Peoples and the Urbanization of Southern Siberia (20<sup>th</sup> – Early 21<sup>st</sup> Century)

Purpose. This article integrates studies relating to the history of urban communities of the Southern Siberian indigenous peoples (Altaians, Chelkans, Khakasses, Kumandins, Shors, Telengits, Teleuts, Tozhu Tuvans, Tubalars, Tuvans). A multidisciplinary approach to urbanization processes was used; their stages, rates, causes, and principal characteristics were analyzed. The database consists of our own field findings, published results of sociological studies, and those of All-Union and All-Russian population censuses.Results. During the 19th century, the prerequisites for the urbanization of the indigenous Turkic-speaking peoples of Southern Siberia were laid. There are three stages of urbanization of the indigenous peoples of Southern Siberia: 10) up to the middle of the twentieth century; 2) the 1950s–1980s (for the Shorians it is 1930s–1980s); 3) from the 1990s to the present. At the first stage of urbanization representatives of the indigenous population of the region moved to the city mainly in order to improve the level of education and within the framework of the policy of forming national personnel. At the next stage, during the period of industrial development of the eastern regions, there was an intensification of urbanization among a number of peoples (Shors, Teleutes and Kumandins) who lived near industrial centers. Industrial development was accompanied, among other things, by the transfer of rural settlements to urban ones, as well as the absorption of villages during the expansion of urban boundaries; since the 1990s, the reverse process began. At the last stage, educational strategies play a decisive role. The liquidation of unpromising villages in the middle of the 20th century affected primarily small populations, contributing to the growth of migration to cities. Cities are beginning to attract representatives of indigenous small-numbered peoples (Telengites, Tubalars, Chelkans and since the 2010s Tuvinians-Todzhins), whose territory of traditional residence is located at a considerable distance from large settlements. The share of townspeople among Altaians, Tuvinians and Khakas during the 20th century grew gradually, which was associated with a relatively less intensive industrial development of their territories of residence.Conclusion. The peculiarities of urban population formation among the indigenous peoples of Southern Siberia are: asynchrony of urbanization; orientation of Aboriginal migrations to the nearest cities and urban-type settlements; incompleteness of urbanization not only in terms of qualitative, but also quantitative characteristics. With the exception of the Shors and Kumandins, the rest of the indigenous peoples of the region remain poorly and medium-urbanized.

The case for tattoos as religious practices. From footnote to survey indicator

Most studies in the sociology of religion in the West ignored religious tattoos or understood them as marginal practices. However, people have been getting religious tattoos since the beginning of the common era. I investigate the lack of sociological studies on religious tattoos and explain the marginal location of tattoos for the discipline. I propose a lived religion approach to understand tattoos as a legitimate religious practice and explore the historical and contemporary record of religious tattooing in the West. Finally, I make the case for studying tattoos as religious practices in Western, Christian contexts, and as a way to assess contemporary religiousness.

Бытовой фактор религиозного сообщества в аспекте проблемы религиозной девиации и морали

This article delves into considerations regarding the disintegrative role of specific segments within the modern religious field in relation to the transformation of sacred values under the influence of social innovations. Based on interdisciplinary terms, the phenomenon of “fandom micro-cult” is characterized and defined. The structure of the microcult, its hierarchy and management methods are analyzed. Using an interdisciplinary approach, religious communities are characterized from the point of view of psychology, cultural studies, sociology and religious studies. The hierarchical structure of the micro-cult and its management mechanisms are scrutinized. The regulatory function of religion is investigated, highlighting its influence on societal behavioral mechanisms. The phenomenon of the dominance of the existential aspect in modern sacred schemes is described, since the taboo of a number of everyday objects that do not initially have mystical significance becomes the main tool in the spiritual process. The conclusion is made about the deviation of religious, social, and moral norms under the influence of these processes.

Opinion of medical and pharmaceutical professionals on the quality of pharmaceutical care for patients with diabetes mellitus in the Novosibirsk region: a comparative sociological study

Relevance. Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) in the Russian Federation have the right to receive free medications. Despite this, some patients with DM experiencing difficulties at various stages of preferential treatment are forced to purchase medications at their own expense. Medical workers (MW) who receive patients and pharmaceutical workers (PW) of preferential dispensing points (PDP), who dispense drugs on preferential terms and provide pharmaceutical information (PI) to patients, are of considerable interest as competent sources of opinion about the quality of the organization of drug provision.Objective. To conduct a comparative sociological study of the organization of PDP for patients with DM in the Novosibirsk region (NSR) using the method of questioning MW and PW.Materials and methods. The materials used were the MW and PW questionnaires developed by the authors. During the study, the following methods were used: sociological survey (questioning), content analysis, comparative analysis, induction, and logical method.Results and discussion. 71% of MW must deal with various difficulties when issuing preferential prescriptions for drugs. These include: absence of drugs in the preferential list (29%), funding limit (29%), and absence of drugs in the PDP (35%). An average level of compliance in taking medications by patients with DM according to the MW was revealed, with a low interest in PI according to PDP workers. 45% of PW experience difficulties when conducting PI of patients with DM. The majority of PW (88%) consider the range of PDP in which they work to be rich in international nonproprietary names, trade names, and release forms of both oral hypoglycemic drugs and insulins.Conclusions. The results obtained allow us to conclude that the drug provision system for patients with DM in the NSR needs to be optimized. Based on the results of the survey, the main directions of optimization can be identified: increasing the availability of drugs in the PDP and increasing the competence of the PDP’s PW through the development of additional training materials and activities.

Analysis of Trends in Contemporary Female Body Aesthetics

In today's society, perceptions of women's body aesthetics are changing positively. Traditional perceptions of the standard image of beauty are being replaced by increasingly diverse and inclusive definitions. A diverse body image not only encourages women to embrace their unique physical characteristics, but also promotes physical fitness and self-confidence. With the evolution of social media and the entertainment industry, women have more choices in how they present themselves and are able to project a more authentic and positive body image. However, despite the progress made, there is still a spread of stereotypes and inaccurate standards of women's bodies that challenge the quest for diversity and inclusion. Therefore, through education, advocacy and positive media guidance, we can work together to create a more diverse, healthy and confident female body beauty. This paper looks into how women's body aesthetics are seen and how to promote a diversified, healthy, and self-assured body image. Using a combination of research from the fields of psychology, sociology, and media studies, it looks at the cultural reflections, psychological ramifications, and societal impacts related to beauty standards. Prioritizing physical health, emotional well-being, and self-acceptance, the study promotes a holistic approach that highlights the significance of questioning impractical goals and embracing variety. It highlights the need for a paradigm change toward more inclusive and empowering depictions of women's bodies in modern culture through an examination of real research findings.

Illegal Online Loan (Pinjol) in Indonesia: Ethical and Human Rights Perspectives

The objective of this research is to explore the pervasive issue of illegal online loan (Pinjol) in Indonesia, focusing on its implications on human rights and ethical standards. This research uses sociolegal research method combined with statutory, sociological and case study approach, using secondary data which are analysed qualitatively. Through an analysis of factors driving individuals towards illegal Pinjol, regulatory frameworks governing Pinjol transactions, and the alarming cases of human rights violations related to Pinjol, this research highlights the multifaceted nature of the problem. Drawing on insights from government initiatives, regulatory measures, and proposed solutions, this research underscores the importance of comprehensive strategies to address illegal Pinjol practices while protecting the rights and dignity of consumers. By advocating for public awareness campaigns, enhanced consumer protection measures, community engagement, and strengthened legal frameworks, Indonesia can achieve a fair and transparent digital economy that prioritizes the well-being of all Indonesian citizens.

Влияние авторского контента студентов в социальных сетях на процессы продвижения бренда образовательной организации

Background: The high level of competition in the educational services market in the Russian Federation is due to the large number of offers from public and private educational organizations of higher education. In accordance with current legislation, an applicant has the right to apply to several universities in the country at once and, as a rule, upon admission, gives preference to those whose brand is most famous. All this dictates the need to actively promote the brand of an educational organization using the capabili-ties of the mass media. At the same time, the budgets of regional educational organizations are often limited in the ability to conduct full-fledged advertising campaigns and do not provide funding for marketing activities to promote the university brand.Aim: to determine the impact of students’ original content on social networks on the processes of promoting the brand of an edu-cational organization. Materials and methods: An analysis of modern open access literary sources on the problem of forming the image and promoting the brand of an educational organization, as well as a content analysis of publications in social networks and the media, was carried out. The empirical basis of the study consisted of materials from a sociological study carried out using Googleforms, N = 520, average age (22.2 ± 2.37). The author's questionnaire underwent sociological and ethical examination; the norms of confidentiality and autonomy were observed in relation to the respondents. Mathematical data processing was carried out using variation statistics methods using the Excel for Windows Statistica 21.0 application package. Results: In just one month, students published 25 gaming videos on their personal pages for Russian Student Day. Each of them received from 2 to 20 thousand impressions during the competition. Students accompanied their publications with the hashtags speci-fied in the competition conditions, which made it possible to systematize the posted material, and when searching for information about the university on a social network, quickly find the necessary content. Conclusion: It has been shown that systematization in the collection, planning, and dissemination of information contributes to the rapid promotion of a positive image in the external and internal environment due to the displacement of negative information reasons from the agenda, provides the ability to manage information flows, and minimizes information risks.

Features of nursing practice organization in the geriatric center (boarding house)

In recent decades, interest in gerontology has increased significantly. This is explained by the fact that among the most pressing problems facing the world community is the problem of population aging. As in many developed countries of the world, in Russia the number of people aged 80 years and older is increasing. The sharp aging of the population is the most important problem in the life of any state — that is why there is an urgent need to expand gerontological research. Target. Assessment of the existing system for placing elderly and senile people in a geriatric center (boarding house).Results. The working time costs of nursing staff were studied by conducting photo-timing and interviewing; an analysis of existing problems in the organization of nursing practice was carried out; real ways to improve the quality of life of an elderly person living in a boarding house are outlined. Conclusion. As sociological studies show, small boarding houses are indispensable in rural areas, where they take on the character of temporary institutions (for the autumn-winter period), largely solving the problems of many villagers who do not want to permanently move to boarding houses.

Spacial Choices of Queer Urban Space: A Look into Queer Nightlife Establishments in China

This study examines the dynamics of queer public space in Chengdu, a major Chinese city. Considering the availability of access to different queer public spaces in China, we focus on Chengdu's night venue, entertainment, and digital public space and investigate their significance in creating queer community and sense of belonging. Observation, interviews, case studies, and document review is used to explore the queer space in Chengdu and reveal the obstacles queer community face when constituting safe queer space under the relatively oppressive ideology of the country. Investigating the problems through the lens of multi-disciplines such as urban sociology and gender studies, we take a view of the queer public space itself from an urban planning perspective which examines its design rationality as pure space constitution and analyzes the driving force for such design in gender studies perspective which involves discussion of intersectionality and analysis of patriarchal society. The queer urban space serves a critical function for the queer community by gathering the scattered population and providing a safe space to express their identities. By investigating the contemporary queer public space in Chengdu and making comparisons with that in other countries, this study uncovers the struggle and efforts of the queer community to establish their safe public space in combat with the heteronormative society.

Формирование профессиональной судейской корпорации в России (XVIII–XXI вв.)

The article introduces a comprehensive analysis of professional judicial corporation in Russia in the XVIII–XXI centuries in its theoretical and historical aspects. The research objective was to clarify the concept and categories of judicial power, as well as to model the process of its development in Russia. The issue of professions and professional corporations as social phenomena is a matter of sociology. For lawyers, sociological studies are important in connection with the issue of judicial corporation development, i.e., its theoretical and historical development. The author relied on the structural and functional approach to the professionalization model developed by sociologist G. Vilensky, who interpreted the categories of judicial profession, judiciary, and judicial corporation. The authors revealed the directions in the development of the professional judicial corporation in Russia in the XVIII–XXI centuries and periodized this process. A separate and permanent judicial function determined the emergence of professional judiciary, organizationally represented by a professional judicial corporation. The profession of a judge is all these elements combined. The judicial corporation developed in Russia in three directions, i.e., normative, organizational, and symbolic, with a prominent regulatory influence of the state. The judicial profession and professional corporation started to develop in Russia during the judicial reforms in the XVIII century. This slow, nonlinear, and discrete process was completed as late as in the XXI century with all the necessary stages of professionalization: the professional corporation finally became the organization form of the Russian judiciary. The authors revealed five stages in the history of the professional judicial corporation in Russia: 1) XVIII century; 2) the first half of the XIX century; 3) 1864–1917; 4) 1917–1989; 5) 1989 – early XXI century.

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.

Мониторинг образовательных возможностей цифровой среды для выполнения домашнего задания в школе

The article examines the role of the digital educational environment in school homework practice. The goal is to improve the quality of teaching and learning. The authors study the history of the origin and transformation of homework, as well as the most important functions of homework in the development of personality and self-organization of schoolchildren. Based on the material of a sociological study conducted in the format of an online survey in schools of Omsk, the attitude of parents and schoolchildren to the use of digital educational resources and platforms for completing homework is revealed. This problem is studied in the context of the prospects for the digital transformation of modern education.

Rumours. Who believes them?

PurposeWhile psychology, sociology and communications studies hypothesise a range of independent variables that might impact on individuals’ acceptance or rejection of rumours, almost all studies of the phenomenon have taken place in environments featuring notable, and sometimes very deep, partisan divisions, making it almost impossible to isolate the impact of partisan influences on views on different rumour subjects. This study aims to remove the possibility of partisan influences on readers of internet rumours by testing the impact of independent demographic variables in China, a one-party state with no overt partisan divisions. The study provides an opportunity to strip away the influence of ideology and see whether this factor may have coloured previous studies on susceptibility to believe rumours.Design/methodology/approachAn empirical study was used to examine belief in false and true online rumours in a non-partisan environment. A large sample group was presented with rumours across four subject areas and respondents’ conclusions and demographic information was then subject to logistic regression analysis to identify relationships between factors and ability to identify the veracity of online rumours.FindingsUnexpectedly, the regression analysis revealed no statistically significant nexus between many independent demographic variables and patterns of believing or disbelieving rumours. In other cases, a statistically significant relationship was revealed, but only to a limited degree. The results suggest that once the role of partisanship in explaining the proliferation of and belief in false rumours and the ability to identify true ones is removed from consideration, no other independent variables enjoy convincing links with rumour belief.Originality/valueThe study tests in China, a jurisdiction featuring a non-partisan environment, the impact of independent variables on media users’ belief in a wide range of rumours.