OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTRADICTIONS OF CYBERSOCIALIZATION OF TEENAGERS IN GENERAL SCHOOLS

Abstract

The article shares some results on a comprehensive analysis of the process of cyber socialization of adolescents in the context of a general education school. Based on modern empirical research and theoretical models, the article examines the dual nature of the digital environment: its potential for developing social connections, academic success, and self-realization, as well as the associated risks, including cyber victimization, problematic use of social networks, and negative impact on mental health. Special attention is given to the role of the school as a key institution that can mitigate the contradictions of cyber socialization through integrating digital literacy into the educational process, building partnerships with families, and creating a supportive psychological environment. The article concludes that it is necessary to switch from reactive measures to proactive systemic policies aimed at fostering conscious and sustainable digital behavior among adolescents.