ASSESSMENT OF THE LEVEL OF NATIONAL SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS OF YOUTH IN THE CONTEXT OF PATRIOTIC EDUCATION

Abstract

The article considers an urgent problem of assessing the level of national self-consciousness of modern youth in the context of the formation of patriotic values. In the context of globalization and intercultural interactions, the issue of patriotism education is of particular importance, since it directly affects the social and political stability of society. The study is aimed at identifying factors that contribute to the development of national self-consciousness, as well as analyzing the methods and approaches used in the process of patriotic education. The methodological basis of the study includes a comprehensive analysis of theoretical and empirical data, as well as the use of qualitative and quantitative methods of sociological research. In the course of the work, scientific works of Russian and foreign scientists are analyzed, surveys and focus groups are conducted among young students. It helps to obtain representative data on the state of national self-consciousness and its dynamics. The results of the study indicate that the level of national self-awareness of young students varies depending on socio-economic conditions, cultural traditions and educational programs. The article offers recommendations for optimizing patriotic education aimed at increasing the level of national self-awareness and forming a stable civic identity among the younger generation.