AGE-RELATED ETHNOPSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MOTIVE OF SHARED VALUES AND INTERESTS IN MARITAL CHOICE: EVIDENCE FROM KAZAKH FAMILIES

This article examines the age-related ethnopsychological characteristics of the motive of common views and interests as one of the motives for marriage among respondents from Kazakh families. The study was conducted with the participation of 150 respondents residing in the Republic of Karakalpakstan and the Konimex and Tomdi districts of Navoi region. The Kruskal–Wallis test was used for statistical analysis of the empirical data. The findings revealed significant age-related differences in the manifestation of the motive of common views and interests, with higher levels observed among younger respondents. The results contribute to a better understanding of the relationship between ethnopsychological characteristics of Kazakh families and contemporary marriage motives.