DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS IN ADOLESCENT CHILDREN OF WOMEN IN MINIMUM-WAGE FAMILIES

The development of self-consciousness in adolescence is a complex and multifaceted psychological phenomenon influenced by social, economic, and familial conditions. Adolescents from minimum-wage families, particularly where the mother is the primary caregiver and wage earner, face unique psychosocial pressures that shape their self-perception and identity formation. This article explores theoretical frameworks related to self-consciousness, socioeconomic stressors, family dynamics, and gender roles. Utilizing macro-and micro-level analysis, the research synthesizes contemporary works from Uzbek, CIS, and international scholars. Key findings highlight the interaction between economic hardship and self-awareness, emphasizing the roles of maternal support, social comparison, and resilience. The study contributes to developmental psychology by contextualizing self-consciousness within economically disadvantaged family structures and offers directions for future empirical investigation.