Social expectations and value orientations of Dagestan youth

Introduction. Due to the polynationality and polyethnicity of the Russian state, the behavior of the younger generation in different regions has both similarities and differences, a different system of value orientations, and social expectations. An example is the modern Dagestani society, which is experiencing a powerful process of religious revival, as a result, Islam and Islamic clerics have become leaders of public opinion and an authority for the younger generation of Dagestanis. The social expectations of the younger generation, as a rule, are closely related to the financial situation of the family and, according to the author, the material component is a key factor determining human behavior. The level of well-being creates different starting conditions for young people, allowing them to achieve their goals more quickly. Purpose. Establishing the degree of influence of the poverty factor on life goals, firstly, as a limiting component, secondly, as a stimulant to become rich, and thirdly, as a motivator to enter the circle of "successful people".

Methods. A survey on the values and behavior strategies of the younger generation of Dagestanis was conducted in Makhachkala, Derbent, Kizilyurt, Khasavyurt, Botlikh, Derbent, Kazbekov, Kizlyar, Kumtorkalinsky, Levashinsky districts by random selection.

Results. The economic behavior of Dagestani youth, the process of their adaptation to the market system, as well as the perception and assessment of market ideology is one of the topical issues in the study of the social well-being of the younger generation. The past historical period demonstrates the involvement of the younger generation of Dagestanis in market relations, the need to adapt to market conditions, the desire for financial independence, and part-time work in the private sector of the economy.

Conclusions:

–        empirical material states the dominance in the mass consciousness of the younger generation of Dagestanis of the assessment of the level of well–being as average ("we live like everyone else") while stating "very good";

–        analytics shows the designation of differences between rich and poor strata of society by the interviewed Dagestani youth: the dominant statement is about the ability of rich people to create for their childrenthe best starting opportunities";

–        the Dagestani youth surveyed, regardless of the well-being of their family, claims to be in a high financial position ("to become a rich man"), that is, their claims are not affected by the level of their financial situation: a poor social group strives to become richer and rise to the category of a wealthy class;

–        it has been established that the state of financial situation is a key incentive in determining their future, and Dagestani youth are focused on "starting their own business" and finding high-paying jobs;

–        respondents associate financial security solely with personal qualities and their own potential;

–        the empirical material states the optimism, determination and desire for self-realization characteristic of the younger generation of Dagestanis with a positive perception of the wealthy social stratum.

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