The Use of Oculometry and Associative Modeling in the Formation of the Content for “Image of the Future of Russia” of the Discipline “Fundamentals of Russian Statehood”

The article shows the results of oculometric research and metaphorical associative modeling of the image of the future development of the Russian Federation in the minds of Russian students. The analysis of the oculomotor reaction of students to a battery of stimuli associated with basic needs and values of various levels is carried out. Using metaphorical associative maps and the subsequent specially organized conversation, the main intentions in building a model for the future development of Russian society are revealed. A comparison of the results of projective and instrumental diagnostics made it possible to establish the main problem field in the perception of the image of the future of the country by the studying youth: cognitive simplicity, centralization at the microlevel of life fulfillment, a low degree of readiness for social responsibility, a low level of subjectivity in the attitude towards achieving the desired future. The results of the study canserve as a methodological basis for the formation of the content and formats of work in practical classes on the topic “The image of the future of Russia” of the discipline “Fundamentals of Russian statehood”.