SOCIAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF YOUTH

Purpose of the study. The purpose of the study is to analyze the socio-psychological characteristics of young people. At the same time, it is important to consider the historical and social context of the formation of the main characteristics of youth as an age group. Research method. The methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction and generalization were used during the study. Research results. The article describes the socio-psychological characteristics of young people, describes the signs of the development of self-awareness of young people, gives opinions and considerations of experts on this issue. The lifestyle and psychological characteristics of young people are described, the features of the place and function of young people in the system of public relations are revealed. Achieving maturity is defined as the main task of young people. Modern views on the problem of growing up are discussed. Attention is paid to the elements affecting the socio-psychological development of young people, the factors of assimilation of moral, cultural values, the reasons why young people become objects of involvement in extremist and terrorist groups. The perception of young people as a social group includes not only social and demographic, but also socio-psychological characteristics. Since an age group is defined by age characteristics, its definition directly depends on how age is understood. Keywords: youth, age group, adulthood, youth, youth subculture, historical and cultural analysis.