Leadership qualities of modern youth and family and psychological conditions of their formation

The article presents the results of an empirical study of the family and psychological conditions for the formation of students' leadership qualities. The authors conducted a theoretical analysis of the key concepts of leadership, considered the concept of leadership as a psychological phenomenon. The main approaches to identify the factors of effective leadership are described. The main differences between leadership and management are specified. The interrelation of the individual qualities inherent in the family and further behaviour in social situations that provide opportunities to assume the role of a leader is emphasized. Individual parenting styles that hinder the formation of leadership qualities are identified and analyzed in detail. An example of a training on the leadership qualities disclosure is given. The results of the study can be used in psychocorrective therapy, information, and educational activities among parents, when conducting classes with teachers of schools, colleges, and higher educational institutions.