ANALYSIS OF THE CAUSES OF INTERGENERATIONAL CONFLICTS IN THE FAMILIES OF CADETS AS AN ELEMENT OF THE PEDAGOGICAL PROCESS AT A DEPARTMENTAL HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION

Abstract

The article presents the results of an empirical study of the specifics of intergenerational conflicts in the families of cadets at a departmental university. The relevance of the research lies in the scientific search for typical causes and behavioral strategies in family intergenerational conflicts in connection with the transformation of the social institution of the family under the influence of various personal, sociocultural, demographic, and economic factors. The key indicators revealing the subject of the study are the frequency and causes of conflicts in cadet families, parental control, behavioral tactics, and conflict resolution strategies. A questionnaire survey and focus group study were used to obtain empirical data. It is found that the type of residence and family composition are important factors in conflicts in cadet families. Living separately from parents and living in a complete family contribute to more harmonious intergenerational relationships. Gender differences in typical causes of intergenerational conflicts are identified: for men, the most conflict-generating areas are academic activities and careers, and for women, the distribution of household responsibilities and parental control. It has also been established that the digitalization process does not generate conflict for cadets and their parents. Despite the uncommon occurrence of conflict situations, the search for compromise and mutual understanding, there have been cases of parents exerting total control over cadets’ academic and personal lives.