Axiological preferences of Polish youth in the context of social transformation and post-transformation

Abstract

The subject of the considerations are the axiological preferences of Polish youth seen in a comparative context over the last 30 years. The presented content is related to the quantitative researches review.The starting point is the period of systemic transformation, which was accompanied by a deep "cultural rupture" expressed in the conflict of values relating to the sphere of ideology, politics and economy. Young people were often characterized by a feeling of "generational abandonment", insecurity and confusion. On the other hand, the post-transformation time, symbolically initiated by Poland's accession to the European Union, entails a shift towards pragmatic and ethos orientations. Although the prolonged entry into adulthood is accompanied by moratoria, post-transformation means significant identity and social changes, which largely corresponds to the development of human capital, manifested on the level of skills, intuition and creative potential. However, it should be remembered that predicting future changes in the values of Polish society, especially young people, carries a considerable risk of unverifiability.

Keywords

• polish youth
• axiological preferences
• continuity and change
• transformation period
• post-transformation period