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https://doi.org/10.24234/scientific.v3i50.241Keywords:
social identity, value orientations, reflection, Afghanistan, society, women's issue, gender rights, Islamic value system, interethnic problems, self-assessment, adolescentAbstract
Adolescence is a phase of identity exploration during which individuals attempt to understand who they are within their family, community, and society. Social identity is formed within various social groups while simultaneously considering values accepted by society. Value orientations and social identity are interconnected—each influences the other, and this interrelationship constantly changes throughout the life course.
This article presents the gender and age characteristics of adolescent value orientations and social identity. The aim of the research was to study the gender and age characteristics of adolescent value orientations and social identity. One hundred adolescents participated in the research: 50 boys and 50 girls.
The results demonstrate significant gender differences in social identity development. Boys showed substantially higher rates of adequate positive self-assessment (80%) compared to girls (36%), though both genders demonstrated predominantly medium-level reflective engagement (girls: 88%, boys: 80%). Value orientation patterns revealed both convergence and divergence: both groups prioritized education and independence, while girls emphasized interpersonal values (responsibility, honesty) and boys focused more on competence-related attributes (accuracy and strong will). The findings suggest that adolescents with adequate positive self-assessment possess value orientation systems emphasizing professional self-realization, self-affirmation, and personal life values.
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