Life Values and Civic Identity of High School Students

The paper presents the results of a research project implemented in 2020–2021 at the micro level of political analysis in Krasnodar using survey and expert sessions. The interpretation of empirical data was carried out within the theoretical scope of the concepts of civic identity, theories of values and generational theory. Life values of school students are presented as va­lues-ideals and values-goals, and their significance is determined. The paper characterized cognitive, emotional and behavioural levels of civic identity of high school students and revealed the ideal image of a citizen. The school and the Internet are considered as actors of civic socia­lization. Conclusions were drawn about the need to reconsider the social role of young people in a digital society, to form a new view of the factors and mechanisms of intergenerational transmission, to develop and implement a targeted youth policy. Four university students and five high school students participated in all stages of the project, gaining experience in conducting empirical research and presenting the results.