Factors of the formation of a primary school student's idea of life self-determination

Introduction. The article reveals the essence of the definition of "primary school student's idea of life self-determination" and identifies the factors in the formation of this idea. The authors offer an updated list of factors that influence the formation of a primary school student's idea of life selfdetermination and should be considered when planning the activities of a class teacher. Materials and methods. The authors conducted a comprehensive analysis of scientific works by Russian and foreign researchers studying the problem of the formation of a primary school student's idea of life self-determination in the context of the development of education and the whole society, also age characteristics of primary school age. The literature analysis and generalization consider as the key methods of the current research. Results. The results of the conducted research include such factors of formation of the studied idea as family, educational organizations, virtual associations, self-concept; as well as the definition of "primary school student's idea of life self-determination", defined as a new formation formed at the stage of life self-determination of an individual in primary school age, based on the influence of such factors as individual self-concept, family upbringing, engagement in the educational process, participation in virtual associations. Discussion and conclusions. Support for self-determination of students belonging to the Alpha generation should be provided in new ways and cover the entire school education, starting from primary school age. The analysis conducted by the authors provides grounds for the conclusion that modern education requires a comprehensive system of support for life self-determination of schoolchildren, considering the primary school stage. The results of the study can be used in the development of scientific and methodological foundations for supporting self-determination in the process of class management.