Keywords
cultural and ethnic characteristics
value- and meaning-related sphere
ethnic identity
ethnic socialization
civic and state identity
adolescence
Abstract
Introduction. Socio-economic and political transformations change moral and ethical values directly. This study aims to identify the values and meanings in life in Armenian, Georgian, and Russian adolescents.
Methods. The respondents (n = 69) were Russian, Armenian, and Georgian adolescents aged 14–15 years. Diagnostic tools: (1) the Meaning-in-Life Orientations test by D. A. Leontiev (MLO); (2) scale survey for Studying Ethnic Identity in Adolescents by O. L. Romanova; (3) the inventory for Studying the System of Life Meanings by V. Yu. Kotlyakov; and (4) the Cultural Value Orientations test by J. Townsend modified by L. G. Pochebut. Statistical analysis of the results was conducted using the Kruskal-Wallis H test.
Results. The level of the sense of belonging to a specific ethnic group is higher in Georgian (85 %) adolescents, compared to Armenian (70 %) and Russian (60 %) adolescents. Georgian adolescents are more satisfied with self-realization, compared to Armenian and Russian adolescents.
Discussion. The findings indicate that Georgian adolescents have a more pronounced indicator of meaningfulness of life, compared to Armenian and Russian adolescents. Russian adolescents emphasize the importance of using Russian in the communication process. Georgian adolescents see life as a means of self-realization and gaining a high social status more than Russian and Armenian adolescents. Compared to other groups, Armenian adolescents define meaning in life in terms of altruism and family well-being, while Russian adolescents are more interested in finding meaning in life and freedom. Georgian and Armenian adolescents are oriented toward the past, cultural and national traditions. Russian adolescents are oriented toward the future, quick results in their activities, and are more characterized by the desire for freedom, autonomy, and material rewards.
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