Value Orientations Of Young People Research Articles

Studying value orientations of adolescent students by the proverbs method

Introduction. Adolescence is characterized by qualitative changes in the value sphere that undergoes transformation into an autonomous and coordinated system. Value orientations of young people mutate faster and adjust to the altering socio-cultural conditions, thus reflecting the general trends of social value system transformation. Therefore it is important not only to study the content of adolescents’ value orientations but also to search for new methodological approaches to their investigation.Materials and Methods. The author's methodology "Value orientations in proverbs and sayings" is used. It is focused on identifying respondents’ inclination towards socially significant or egoistic values. The study was conducted on a sample of students aged 16-19; the total number of respondents was 387 people (146 boys, 241 girls).Results. Value orientations of adolescent students are largely formed and function as an individually configured system. The common vector of the value sphere in both boys and girls is directed to socially significant and socially approved values. This is especially clear with regard to "Study, work" and "Family, relatives" values reflecting the age-specific needs and interests of the surveyed. Still, there are significant differences in value orientations due to the gender of the respondents: young men are more inclined to the common cause values and their close circle (family, friends), whereas individualistic values, as well as those related to the external social and activity circle, are more attractive for girls. As for the general structure of value orientations, the categories "Money, wealth" and "Country, homeland" get mixed assessments.Discussion and Conclusions. We showed the productivity of the proverb method used to explore value orientations of adolescent students. The consistency of the results obtained with the data of psychological and sociological studies indicates that they not only register a certain stage of formation of young people’s value system but also reflect the complexity of value self-determination in modern society.

Research of the Values of Modern Youth as a Guidance for Preparing Student Groups Curators for Educational Activities

Introduction. The organization of educational activities in the process of vocational education is one of the pressing open issues for modern pedagogical science. Active educational practices and forms of educational work become effective if their implementation is based on a serious study of the values of students as representatives of modern youth. Methodology. The article provides an overview of research into the value orientations of young people, presents a description of students’ opinions about traditional values, and presents the results of an analysis of a survey of 3,000 students about patriotic values, carried out during the project “Student communities as a space for patriotic education”. Results. The article shows how the values of young people can be taken into account when organizing educational work. Using the example of the design and implementation of a training program for student group curators, the areas of activity that can become the most significant and effective in working with young people are presented. Conclusion. In conclusion, the authors note that it is important for curators in their activities to think over the forms of pedagogical support for studentsʼ activities, competently build a system in the educational process that unites students of different faculties, analyze the problems of student life, monitor the dynamics of studentsʼ attitudes to what is happening, and change their value attitude.

Sociological Diagnostics of the Image of a “hero” as an Object of Social Construction in the Ideology of Youth, during a Special Military Operation

Introduction. The article examines the application of the concept of social construction to the formation of the image of a “hero” among students and its sociodynamics during a special military operation. Conscripts and Cossack youth were taken for comparative analysis. The importance of the influence of images of “heroes” that meet certain requirements in the conditions of “hybrid war” is noted.Methodology and sources. The main approaches to social construction from the position of forming the image of a “hero” are presented (A. Schutz, P. Berger, T. Lukman, G. Bloomer, K. Popper, M. Spector, J. Kitseuse, W. Lippman). The factors influencing the formation of the image of the “hero” and the procedures of social construction are described. The interrelation of the constructed image of the "hero" and the result of its functioning in the social environment is shown. The influence of mass media and social networks on the formation of the image of a “hero” is substantiated, the concept of a social construct is described: representations of youth – value choice – result. The research data of the authors of the article on the value orientations of young people are presented.Results and discussion. The results of sociological diagnostics of the image of the “hero” in the dynamics of 2022–2023 are presented. This diagnosis was carried out among students in St. Petersburg and Moscow, as well as among a group of young people to whom targeted social technologies were applied (specifically, conscripts and Cossack youth).Conclusion. In the second year of the special military operation, there was a transformation of the image of a ‘hero’ for all groups of young people. The students were influenced by the social construction of “soft power”. For example, changing the broadcast content on the Internet, introducing special lessons of courage and “Talking about important things”. However, the standard of the “warrior hero” remains at the level of the Great Patriotic War, which indicates insufficient historical immersion of the transmitted information, and, at the same time, insufficient actualization of modern warrior heroes. The results are somewhat different for young people focused on the military sphere (on the example of Cossack youth). By purposeful social construction (political information, direct communication with the participants of a special military operation, studying the history of Russia, etc.), the image of the “hero” turns out to be stronger and more reliable.

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

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

АНАЛИЗ СУЩЕСТВУЮЩИХ ФЕДЕРАЛЬНЫХ ПРОЕКТОВ ПО ФОРМИРОВАНИЮ ЦЕННОСТНЫХ ОРИЕНТАЦИЙ МОЛОДЕЖИ

The analysis of existing federal projects on the formation of value orientations of young people is important and relevant at the present time. The rapid development of technology, public relations and social problems lead to the fact that young people today face many challenges and choices. In such conditions, the formation of value orientations that will help young people navigate in life and make important decisions becomes especially important. An analysis of existing federal projects on the formation of value orientations of young people allows us to determine which methods and approaches are currently used to help young people understand complex issues and make the right choice. This makes it possible to identify the strengths and weaknesses of existing projects, as well as to determine which requirements and expectations of young people are not taken into account. Also, the analysis of existing federal projects on the formation of value orientations of young people can become the basis for the development of new projects and programs that will be focused on the current needs of young people and aimed at solving existing problems. In addition, such an analysis can help in assessing the effectiveness of existing projects and identifying areas that require additional support. This article analyzes federal projects aimed at the formation of value orientations among young people. The purpose of the study is to identify the main characteristics of existing projects. The authors review and systematize existing federal projects, analyze their goals, methods, and audience. In the course of the study, the authors identify the strengths and weaknesses of the projects, identify key problems and recommendations for their improvement. The study has practical significance for the development and implementation of more effective strategies for the formation of value orientations among young people at the federal level. Based on the results obtained, the authors draw conclusions about the need to develop projects aimed at instilling family, traditional, ethical, moral, cultural, and environmental values in the younger generation.

Отношение к практикам косплея в игровом сообществе молодых российских геймеров

Video games are one of the most popular forms of digital leisure among Russians in general and young people in particular. Passion for video games can be accompanied not only by virtual practices, but also by participation in offline events of various levels: from regional “gatherings” to international festivals. Cosplay is one of the forms of activity of gamers in the offline space, the study of which can contribute to channeling the activity of young people into non-gaming projects. The purpose of the study is to analyze the attitude towards cosplay practices among young Russian gamers. The author's sociological research was carried out using qualitative methodology, the method of in-depth interviews. The sample consisted of 30 people, the main criteria for selecting respondents were: age (18–30 years), experience in participating in the practice of computer games (at least 3 years), the presence or absence of experience in participating in cosplay, residence in Russia. The number of respondents is due to the saturation of the coding categories (interviews with new respondents do not give researchers a new understanding to reveal the topic). The interview was conducted online using voice and video chats (TeamSpeak, Mumble, Discord). The results of an in-depth interview among the youth segment of the Russian audience of computer games are presented. The interviews were conducted among representatives of two segments of the Russian audience of online games: cosplay gamers and gamers who do not bother with cosplay. Based on the data of the study, the perception of cosplay among gamers and the experience of their participation in this offline practice were analyzed. The study showed that today in the community of young Russian gamers there are different positions in relation to cosplay and cosplayers. Some gamers have noted a positive attitude towards this practice, however, their assessment of the quality of cosplay varies depending on their role in cosplay (cosplayer or spectator), others pointed to a lack of interest in cosplay or a lack of understanding of its meaning. The main reasons for refusal to participate in cosplay as actors among gamers who are positive about it are established: the resource-intensiveness of creating an image, lack of confidence in one's skills and creative abilities, fear of the publicity of this activity and the possibility of replacing one's goals with someone else's, artificially created ones. The data obtained made it possible to identify the ambiguous attitude of gamers towards cosplay, which is important in the context of permanent monitoring of modern practices in the field in order to highlight the value orientations of young people.

The value system of modern youth after the COVID-19 pandemic

Introduction. The COVID-19 pandemic, which spread widely around the world at the beginning of 2020, has seriously affected the educational sphere as a whole. Under the influence of the pandemic, the psychology of young people, their value orientations, thoughts about the future, their well-being and behaviour are changing. R. Inglehart notes that this process is heterogeneous and manifests itself in different ways in different countries of the world. In developed countries with a predominance of values of self-expression and secular-rational values, the pandemic has affected more painfully than in developing countries with traditional values and values of survival. This study presents how the pandemic affected the values of student youth in Kazakhstan, a country that, according to R. Inglehart’s map of cultural values, occupies a more neutral position. And also it was analysed whether the trends in Kazakhstan correlate with global ones.Aim. The present research aims to identify how the pandemic has affected the value orientations of students in Kazakhstan and other countries around the world. The main hypothesis, derived by analogy with other countries of the world, is the assertion that the pandemic has led to widespread depressions among Kazakh youth, shaking their life values and the importance of education.Methodology and research methods. The theoretical and methodological basis of the article was the research of R. Inglehart and C. Welzel, devoted to the problems of values, including in the conditions of the pandemic crisis. The survey method was also used. It was conducted on the basis of a sample formed: one thousand full-time university students from 17 regions of Kazakhstan (three megacities and 14 regions). A questionnaire containing 13 key questions concerning the values of young people, their prospects for the future, fears and anxieties, and the quality of education was used.Results. The results of this study and their comparison with similar surveys in other countries of the world allowed the authors to conclude that Kazakh students in general are experiencing the same negative consequences of the pandemic as their peers from other countries. However, in matters of life goals, educational values, career prospects and general well-being, Kazakhstani students show great resilience and a positive attitude. Based on R. Inglehart’s position, this happened due to the low economic development of the country, which, according to his system of values, is classified as developing countries with a strong traditional way of life and the predominance of survival values.Scientific novelty. The article for the first time attempts to analyse the values of Kazakh students through the prism of the concept of R. Inglehart and C. Welzel, and also shows the impact of the pandemic on the well-being, quality of education and value orientations of young people in Kazakhstan and other countries of the world. Practical significance. The materials of the article can be used to develop new approaches to teaching/educating students, taking into account the impact of the pandemic, the deterioration of the well-being of students and the crisis of values. This study reveals the specifics of these processes in Kazakhstan, one of the post-Soviet countries belonging to developing, traditional countries.

Проблемные зоны современного дискурса об эвтаназии. Этический аспект

The article analyzes the ethical problems that arise in the process of discourse on voluntary departure from life, examines the ethical aspects of existing views on euthanasia. It is noted that adherence to the principles and rules of biomedical ethics is of particular importance when making decisions regarding the end of life. The paper presents the relationship between the characteristics of modern society and hedonistic tendencies, determined when choosing the value orientations of young people who have chosen medicine as their future profession. In this regard, it is necessary to discuss issues related to the ethical aspects of euthanasia at interdisciplinary platforms in the professional community of representatives of medicine, philosophy, law and religious organizations. The author comes to the conclusion that following the norms of morality in the activities of a doctor, determined by the centuries-old achievements of philosophical thought, predetermines the trajectory of his professional activity in terms of the duty he performs.

Library and Information Activity on Promoting Historical and Cultural Heritage Among the Youth

The article defines the main directions of library and information activities to popularize the historical and cultural heritage among the youth; the problems of cultural values influence on the spiritual and moral development of young people are considered. It is stated that in working with youngsters to promote the historical and cultural heritage of Russia, traditional and innovative forms of enlightenment and educational practices remain in demand. The mechanisms for promoting cultural values of the country in the educational, cultural and leisure activities of library institutions are revealed on the example of the State Universal Scientific Library of the Krasnoyarsk Territory. The experience of the regional library in the implementation of social and cultural projects aimed at forming the national and civic identity of young people is reflected. It is indicated that the socio-cultural design of the library is a unique technology that can systematically perform operations and procedures, ensure the reliability of results, and the flexibility of implementation. The features of the organization of project activities are highlighted - information, consulting and subscription services, information support for self-education of participants in each project. The creation in the library of the historical and cultural space “The Book Heritage of Krasnoyarsk”, which during the project contributed to the convergence of the value orientations of young people and older people, made it possible to use diverse innovative forms of promoting cultural and historical heritage. It is noted that the library projects helped to convey to the youth the cultural traditions of the peoples of Russia, the Krasnoyarsk Territory, brought the organization of educational events to upgrade the book culture to a higher qualitative level, created conditions for the use of modern technologies. Project initiatives result in the library becoming a powerful tool for the cultural and reproductive activities of young people in mastering the most important achievements of Russian culture through access to information resources, the main component of which is the book.

Культурное пространство как фактор формирования ценностных ориентаций молодежи

The article considers the role of cultural space in the formation of value orientations of modern youth. The vectors of the influence of cultural space on the formation of value orientations were analyzed, three levels of the influence of cultural space on the formation of value orientations (macro, meso and micro levels) were characterized. The influence of cultural space can be significant, but not always consistent with the dominant values of society. In this regard, it is necessary to study the forms, methods and mechanisms of this influence, and not reject its existence. The direct impact of cultural space on the process of forming youth value orientations consists in conscious self-regulation of individual value orientations of young people in a specific sociocultural environment of society. The main characteristics of the modern cultural space of Russian youth should be used as a basis for the formation and implementation of youth policy, respectively. Such characteristics include: blurred boundaries (including the boundaries of social norms), reduction of high culture in favor of mass consumer and virtualization of interaction with cultural objects.

Commercial advertising as an axiological resource of upbringing activity

The aggravation of the conflictogenicity of the information society and the strengthening of its social disorganisation orient professional pedagogic communities to search for effective tools that would ensure the formation of value orientations of young people. The article deals with the problems of studying mass media branded discourse as a significant upbringing resource aimed at assimilation by the digital generation of young people of socio-cultural experience and traditional spiritual values of Russian society. The basis of the conceptual model for studying the axiological resource of commercial advertising for the formation of value orientations of young Russians as an upbringing concept and an indicator of social stability was an integrative approach, including well-known methods of sociological and psychological research, methods of political media metrics and methodological techniques adapted for research tasks. Statistical methods of data processing were used to eliminate the Gap of Richard Tracy LaPiere and verify the results of the study. An empirical study conducted in a youth audience revealed the emergence of upbringing effects under the influence of commercial advertising not only in relation to the development of consumer preferences and attitudes, but also in relation to the formation of value-based socially and socially significant attitudes. The results of the study showed that commercial advertising has significant potential when using mass media branded discourse as an upbringing tool, denoting the semantic field in which the socialisation of young people and the assimilation of value orientations take place.

Научный взгляд на ценностные установки современной российской молодёжи: почему не складывается целостная картина?

The publication presents the author’s explanation of the reason why the picture of the value political orientations of young people, created by the efforts of many domestic researchers, does not look holistic and convincing enough to be used as an indisputable argument when choosing directions and methods for implementing state youth policy. The problem is not that different researchers build a hierarchy of values in different ways, to which the minds of young people are oriented. In a specific study, the greater significance of some values and the lesser significance of others is often determined, naturally, by its objectives, methodology, and conditions. The materials and conclusions presented in them convince the reader that the value orientations of young people for modern and future Russian politics contain as many threats as there are prerequisites for the state and society to be able to counter these threats. Such a “balanced” result of scientific research does not allow us to identify a trend towards changes in the value orientations of young people and, accordingly, to choose the most important direction for the implementation of state youth policy. The source of contradictions in the opinions of researchers about the state of value orientations of young people, the author considers the commitment of researchers to the social myth about youth, according to which the younger generation is both a risk factor for basic social practices and the main resource for their development.

Исследование профессионально-ценностных ориентаций молодежи в условиях интернет-социализации

Relevance. We studied the professional-value orientations of young people in the conditions of Internet socialization, their place in the structure of the life values of young people. The relevance is due to the need to search for technologies for managing the process of professionally oriented training of young people with the help of the Internet. The concept of professional value orientations of young people is clarified, technologies that contribute to the Internet socialization of youth are identified, Internet technologies that contribute to the formation of professional value orientations of young people are identified. Research methods. To achieve the goals of the study, various methods were used, including the method of analyzing information sources, the method of questioning through the digital resource Google Forms. Research results. We discuss the results of a study of the professional and value orientations of young people in the context of Internet socialization with the help of professionally oriented social networks, professional communities, technologies and services for interaction on the Internet. The Internet socialization of young people using freelance technologies, online internships, online edu-cational platforms is being studied. A study is being made of the attitude of the pedagogical and business communities to the practice of university students with the help of Internet technologies. Conclusions. Based on the analysis, it was revealed that the specificity of the formation of professional and value orientations of student youth in the conditions of Internet socialization is manifested in their active position, entry into various professionally oriented communities and their adaptation, individuality and integration in this community. Socialization first manifests itself as a process of adaptation to a professionally oriented Internet community, then – a demonstration of one’s individuality in the Internet community, and finally – entry into the Internet community and influence on its life. Based on the above, a discussion was held of the results of a study of professional value orientations of young people in the context of Internet socialization in professionally oriented social networks, freelance technologies, online internships, online educational platforms, and others.

The role of TV series in the life of young people

This scientific article examines the influence of TV series on the youth audience. The main objective is to evaluate the subjective experience and effects of TV series on young people. The study utilizes both quantitative and qualitative methods, including secondary analysis of sociological survey data from a representative all-Russian sample (VTsIOM survey, N = 1,600 people, DataTile research, N = 1,085 people) and a series of six focus groups with informants aged 16 to 35. The research reveals viewer preferences and the frequency of TV series consumption among the youth audience. It was found that young people predominantly watch foreign TV series in the sitcom/comedy, detective, and drama genres, which significantly impacts their leisure practices, alters their attitudes towards sports (with an interest in chess and hockey), influences investment activities, aids in language learning, and enhances certain professional skills. The focus groups indicate that informants are aware of the romanticization of bad habits portrayed in TV series, but they do not perceive the depiction of cruelty as dangerous. However, they negatively evaluate long-term "immersion in the illusory world" of TV series as a potential psychological dependence. Based on the subjective attitudes towards TV series, the authors acknowledge both the positive and negative impacts on the lifestyle, views, and value orientations of young people.

Музыкальные традиции православной культуры в воспитании молодежи

In the article, the music traditions of Orthodox culture in the education of young people are characterized and subjected to socio-cultural analysis. Forming a significant part of the spiritual and moral basis of Russian society, Orthodox culture today has a significant potential in educating the value orientations of young people, the implementation of which takes place on the basis of traditions formed over many centuries: the formation of ideal ideas about a person’s personality, the presence of mentors of a certain range of moral qualities, the inextricable connection of traditions with the national cultural and social code. Also, the article reveals the contradictions that characterize the process of forming the value orientations of youth based on the traditions of Orthodox culture at the present stage.

ВНЕШНИЙ ОБЛИК В СТРУКТУРЕ ЦЕННОСТНЫХ ОРИЕНТАЦИЙ МОЛОДЫХ ЛЮДЕЙ, ОБЕСПОКОЕННЫХ И УДОВЛЕТВОРЕННЫХ ИМ

The paper considers attractive appearance as a value in the structure of value orientations of young people who are either concerned about their appearance or satisfied with it. It contains an overview of research on the subject. The author points out that, despite the growing interest in the problem of young people’s concern about their appearance, there is a lack of empirical studies that see appearance as a significant value for the young. The paper provides an analysis of studies that apply a value approach, considering an attractive appearance as a predictor of success in various spheres of life, which is especially important at the stage of growing up, when negative assessment of one’s appearance by others can provoke heavy feelings and disadaptation. It presents the results of a research aimed at the analysis of the structure of value orientations, including the value of attractive appearance among young people. The tested hypothesis assumed that the structure of value orientations may vary and contain a value of an attractive appearance when studied in young people who are concerned about their appearance or satisfied with it. The results showed a significant correlation between the value of an attractive appearance and the indicators of the students’ concern about it. Significant differences were found in the structure of value orientations of young people concerned about their appearance and those satisfied with it.

THE PLACE OF THE FAMILY IN THE VALUE SYSTEM OF MODERN URBAN YOUTH

This article attempts to identify the place of the family in the rating of values of young citizens living in Izhevsk, as well as the socio-demographic characteristics of this group that can influence the construction of this rating. According to a number of researchers, in the modern world there is a "global disintegration" of the traditional system of division of social labor, power relations between men and women, which inevitably leads to the transformation of family relations. The attitude of modern youth towards the institution of the family is formed under the influence of certain factors, such as: recognition of the family in society, the relationship of one's own parents in the family, the individual characteristics of a person, gender, etc. There is a need to study each factor that affects the position of the family in the system of value orientations of young people, which will make it possible to understand the general picture of the ways in which the value orientations of young people are formed. And, therefore, it is necessary to study this aspect of sociology in order to rid society of the existing prejudices and stereotypes associated with the behavioral patterns of men and women. The views on the priorities of society have been changed. Over time, the family ceases to play a dominant role in the life of modern youth. This leads to the problems of frequent divorces, the emergence of negative ideas about family formation, a change in ethical and moral standards. It was important for researchers to find out the reason for the change in the value orientations of modern youth in relation to the family in order to identify the specifics of the worldview of the younger generation, which determines the foundations of family relations. In particular, in the studies conducted in 2021, it was supposed to reveal the conditions for the formation of the family value among today's youth. The results obtained can be useful for specialists working with families, working with youth, and can also help improve the culture of serving representatives of different socio-demographic groups and more thorough planning of their professional activities.

Мотивы и ценностные доминанты протестов в оценках лидеров протестных акций и молодежи

The growth of the protest activity of the Russian youth is one of the key tasks that needs addressing to in order to ensure the stability of the political system of the state. The purpose of the work is to consider the influence of various value orientations of young people on the willingness to participate and organize protest actions. The article presents the results of an all-Russian questionnaire survey of young people aged from 14 to 35 on the problem of protest activity and protest potential. 2 302 respondents were interviewed by the method of questioning. In addition, 15 interviews were conducted with the leaders of the protest actions that took place in Russia with the participation of young people. The results obtained during the empirical study allow us to conclude that participation in protest actions for modern Russian youth involves the manifestation of not only ideological attitudes, but also the need to belong to a social group. According to every fifth respondent, young people participate in protest actions for company. However, protest behavior is also associated with the lack of institutionalized channels of influence on decision-making, with an opinion about a high level of corruption and young people's assessment of ongoing political processes as a crisis of power. The authors draw attention to the importance of material wealth with the low importance of quality education and public recognition. According to experts, protests rather express fundamental values ​​and the vision of an ideal future by young people. In other words, the protest is perceived not as a situational activity, but as a long-term strategy for gaining a political voice for young people.

Особливості формування здоров’язбережувальної та здоров’ярозвивальної компетентностей учнів 5 – 6 класів в освітніх галузях Державного стандарту базової середньої освіти

The article notes that the result of reforming the modern system of general secondary education in Ukraine is the reorientation and transition of general secondary education institutions from the traditional form of education to competency-based education. The emphasis has been placed on the need for substantive and functional changes regarding the formation of health-preserving and health-developing competencies in students of secondary education. The analysis of the formation of health-preserving and health-developing competences as a social and pedagogical problem has been carried out. It has been studied that scientists discuss a social problem related to the low level of health of Ukrainian youth. It requires a detailed analysis of its condition, the search and implementation of new approaches to the formation of value orientations of young people regarding their own health and issues of its preservation. The peculiarities of the formation of health-preserving and health-developing competences during the study of the subjects «Social and Health-Preserving», «Health and Physical Education» of educational sectors of the State Standard of Basic Secondary Education have been analyzed. It has been determined the basis of the formation of health-preserving and health-developing competencies of students of general secondary education in the adaptive cycle (5 – 6 grades) through personal needs to preserve one’s health and the health of others, to preserve one’s kind, the people, the environment, the ability to implementation of one’s own health-preserving behavior, one’s own health-preserving lifestyle.

Study of the value orientations and soft skills in modern senior high school students (in the context of the doctrine of sustainable development)

The concept of sustainable development involves maintaining the stability of social systems through the development of human capital. The formation of values and universal skills of the youth population is an important component of human capital. The article studies the problem of the universal readiness of school leavers for academic activity and professional labor that is expressed by the degree of formation of value orientations, which are the basis for non-specialized soft skills. The level of development of soft skills of senior high school students in modern comprehensive schools, that ensures the behavioral characteristics of self-organization and work ethics, depends on the values they share, which were studied using the survey method. The randomized survey of senior high school students in Rostov region (N = 4037, 59.3% of girls), carried out in 2019, was aimed at identification of the elements of social collectivism - social egoism in the minds of young people and normative - deviant components of behavior motivation. The studied value orientations of young people were re-duced to social-cognitive elements and attitudes. The authors proceeded from the fact that evident social collectivism - social egoism is directly associated with manifestations of normative / deviant behavior. As a result of processing of the data obtained, a quantitative analysis and explication of the development of value orientations and soft skills in the field of work and organizational ethics of the modern contingent of secondary school students was represented, what made it possible to formulate the preferential directions of pedagogic work.