THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE FORMATION OF THE CIVIC IDENTITY OF ADOLESCENTS

Abstract

The paper attempts a systematic review of theoretical and methodological approaches to the definition of the concept and the peculiarities of the formation of civic identity among adolescent citizens. The relevance of this topic is connected with the need for the formation of civil society, ideological, political and social socialization of the younger generation, the formation of values of patriotism and citizenship, stimulating the participation of various social institutions in the formation of the civic identity of adolescents. The work was carried out on the basis of a systematic analysis of foreign literature and content analysis of publications reflecting applied studies of the civic identity of adolescents. The individual and social levels of the formation of civic identity are highlighted, the role of public organizations (primarily volunteer organizations) in the formation of a worldview, values, etc. is determined. The conducted review demonstrated that the civic identity of adolescents represents a wide range of social actions and interactions: as forms of active civic participation in various social processes, passive forms (detachment from participation), as well as protest forms. The scientific significance of the work lies in some systematization of foreign theoretical studies on the issues of civil identity of adolescents, reflection of research interests and focus of attention with the analyzed processes and phenomena. The applied significance of the work is determined by the possibility of using its results in the development of concepts and programs of work with the adolescent contingent and the organization of systematic multi-vector work on the formation of civic identity.