Abstract:
This article aims to describe the value priorities of Kazakhstani student youth
and explore their relationship with traditions, the culture of ethnic groups in Kazakhstan,
state ideological attitudes, and the influence of external cultures. This paper addresses
the impact of the multinational environment and globalization on the formation of values
among students in Kazakhstan. This article analyzes empirical data collected through
a mixed-methods questionnaire, developed in accordance with the well-known value
measurement methodologies of M. Rokeach and Sh. Schwartz. The results show that
although traditional values remain significant, the growing exposure of young people to
global influences and socio-political changes indicates a dynamic evolution of their value
system, reflecting both continuity and changes in the cultural landscape of Kazakhstan.
The key value for Kazakhstani students is family, which suggests sufficient harmony
in the life models chosen by these students. The significance of this study lies in its
potential to contribute to the establishment of a system of relations in which different
cultures can engage in dialogue, preserve their historical trajectories, and maintain mutual
respect among representatives of diverse ethnicities and social groups. This study also
holds implications for the development of legislative mechanisms aimed at respecting
Kazakhstan’s national interests in international communication.
