Value and life-meaning orientations of adolescents with different levels of information awareness

Abstract

The article examines the differences and interrelationships of value and life-meaning orientations in adolescents with different levels of information awareness. The information awareness of adolescents is considered as the leading factor determining the features of the interpretation of information. The study sample consisted of 70 adolescents aged 15 to 17 years, 40 of them girls and 30 boys. The study was conducted on the basis of secondary schools in Rostov-on-Don. The research methods were the survey method, diagnostic methods, and statistical methods. According to the results of the study, the levels of information awareness of adolescents were identified, differences in terminal and instrumental value orientations among adolescents with different levels of information awareness, as well as the relationship of values with the level of information awareness were revealed. The conclusions can be used in the development of thematic correctional and developmental programs for working with adolescent students.