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Socio-Philosophical Factors of Developing Youth Worldview
Based on National and Universal Values in New Uzbekistan
Xasanov Jasurbek Abdulboqiyevich
Namangan State University of Technology, Uzbekistan
Received:
16 March 2025;
Accepted:
12 April 2025;
Published:
14 May 2025
Abstract:
This article is dedicated to analyzing the socio-philosophical factors in shaping and developing the
worldview of youth within the framework of the "New Uzbekistan" concept, based on national and universal
values. The article thoroughly examines issues related to the transformation of social consciousness, youth
thinking, and cultural identity under the influence of globalization and information technologies. It analyzes
mechanisms for forming a healthy worldview in the younger generation through instilling a sense of national
identity, patriotism, historical memory, and respect for cultural heritage. The article presents a philosophical
perspective on the role of social institutions
—such as the family’s educational influence, the transformation of
the education system, the impact of religious and spiritual environments, and the positive and negative effects of
mass media and digital culture on the consciousness of youth.
Keywords:
New Uzbekistan, youth, worldview, national values, universal values, social consciousness,
philosophical thinking, patriotism, spiritual heritage, digital culture, globalization, education system, social
institutions.
Introduction:
In the context of New Uzbekistan, the
issue of developing the worldview of youth based on
national and universal values is considered one of the
most pressing socio-philosophical problems. In the
conditions of globalization, the development of
information technologies, and cultural diversification,
the spiritual and moral maturity, national identity, and
civic position of the younger generation have become
a priority direction of state policy. In particular, the
strategic approach in this regard was defined in the
Address of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the Oliy Majlis on December 30,
2020: “We will bring up young people who think
independently, based on modern knowledge and
experience, and national and universal values,
possessing the best human qualities.” According to
statistical data, the population of Uzbekistan as of 2025
exceeds 36 million, with more than 60% under the age
of 30. This demographic indicator further increases the
need to properly direct the potential of youth and to
shape their worldview on a healthy foundation [1]. In
the development of the social consciousness of young
people, national values
—
historical memory, language,
culture, customs, and religious-spiritual heritage
—
play
an important role. At the same time, universal values
—
such as human rights, freedom, justice, and tolerance
—
are essential for successful integration into the global
community. In shaping the worldview of youth, the
roles of the education system, family upbringing, mass
media, the religious-spiritual environment, and social
institutions are invaluable. For example, integrating
national and universal values in the education system
can help develop a healthy worldview among the
younger generation. The family, as the first social
institution, instills initial moral and ethical skills in
children. Mass media and the Internet, being the main
sources of information for young people, directly
influence their worldview [2]. Socio-philosophical
approaches play an important role in the development
of youth worldview. Through these approaches, it is
possible to deepen the thinking of young people, teach
them critical thinking, and strengthen their moral
immunity. Moreover, by ensuring the harmony of
national and universal values, youth can be shaped into
competitive individuals capable of finding their place in
the global environment. The issue of forming the
worldview of youth based on national and universal
values is especially relevant in the era of New
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Uzbekistan. After all, the current level of development
of any society and its future progress is directly linked
to the intellectual, spiritual, and moral potential of the
younger generation [3]. The unique feature of the 21st
century is that the processes of globalization,
technological development, and the abundance of
cultural information flows have intensified various
social, political, and ideological influences on human
consciousness
—
especially the worldview of youth.
This, in turn, necessitates that young people remain
faithful to their national identity, culture, traditions,
and historical memory, while also being open to
universal values. Today, the issue of preserving and
strengthening spiritual foundations among youth in the
face of globalization has become especially urgent. The
rapid spread of the Internet and social networks, new
cultural manifestations, the rise of individualism, and
other factors may lead to the weakening of national
values in the minds of the youth. Therefore, in the face
of these threats, it becomes a strategic task to
strengthen the social consciousness and worldview of
young people and educate them based on national
ideas and universal principles [4]. The idea advanced by
the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat
Mirziyoyev, that “New Uzbekistan is, first and
foremost, young people who think anew, are
knowledgeable, and determined” reflects the critical
importance of youth in state policy. This indicates the
necessity of shaping the youth’s consciousn
ess through
values, taking into account not only the current state of
society but also its future through socio-philosophical
approaches. The scope of state strategies in this
direction is expanding: the “Youth—Our Future” state
program, reforms under the
idea of “For the Dignity of
Man,” the “Youth Notebook” for individual
approaches, and the new educational curricula based
on national values
—
all represent practical efforts in
this area [5]. In addition to its relevance, the prospects
of this topic are also extremely broad and profound.
Youth shaped by national values but capable of free
thinking in the global arena
—
possessing critical
analysis, tolerance, and the ability to absorb advanced
technologies
—
can become a leading force in
Uzbekistan’s future in t
he fields of science, technology,
economics, and politics. This will lead not only to
internal stability but also to the strengthening of
national interests in the international arena. Through
teaching youth using a modern scientific-philosophical
methodology, and directing them toward historical
memory, cultural heritage, religious tolerance,
humanism, and civic consciousness, it is possible to
achieve sustainable social relations, harmony, and
development in society [6]. In the future, this approach
will not only ensure the moral maturity of youth but
also strengthen their level of innovative thinking, civic
position, and sense of global responsibility. Therefore,
developing the worldview of youth based on national
and universal values should be regarded not only as a
social necessity but also as a key element of every
state’s strategic security and cultural stability. In the
context of New Uzbekistan, shaping the worldview of
youth on the foundation of national and universal
values is not only a spiritual-educational but also a
matter of strategic importance [7]. In this process, the
collaboration between state policy, the education
system, family upbringing, mass media, and social
institutions plays a vital role. Furthermore, by
strengthening young people’
s self-awareness, critical
thinking, and moral immunity, a healthy worldview can
be formed.
Literature Review
In the context of New Uzbekistan, the issue of shaping
youth's worldview based on national and universal
values remains highly relevant on a global scale, with
scientific research conducted by foreign scholars
playing an important role in this regard. This section
analyzes the scientific contributions of two prominent
foreign scholars on this topic. The first scholar, Shalom
H. Schwartz, is recognized as the founder of the theory
of human values. His research titled "Universals in the
content and structure of values: Theoretical advances
and empirical tests in 20 countries" focuses on the
universality of values and their structural organization,
based on empirical tests conducted in 20 countries.
Schwartz’s studies demonstrate that fundamental
values shared among people
—
such as freedom, justice,
security, and tradition
—
manifest similarly across
different cultures [8]. This highlights the necessity of
harmonizing national and universal values in shaping
youth’s worldview. Schwartz’s theory of values serves
as a crucial methodological basis for the development
of youth’s social consciousness. The second scholar,
Ronald Inglehart, one of the founders of the *World
Values Survey* project, investigates how people's
values and motivations evolve under the influence of
economic and technological changes. Inglehart's
research shows that processes of economic
development and modernization contribute to the rise
of individualism, self-awareness, and the pursuit of
freedom among youth. This underscores the
importance of maintaining a balance between national
identity and universal values when shaping the
worldview of the younger generation. Inglehart’s
findings provide deep insight into the transformation of
values among youth [9]. The research of these two
scholars demonstrates the importance of harmonizing
national and universal values in shaping youth’s
worldview. Schwartz’s theory of values and Inglehart’s
insights into value transformation serve as a
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methodological foundation for the development of
youth consciousness. This, in turn, highlights the
necessity of designing and implementing scientifically
grounded approaches for shaping youth’s worldview in
the context of New Uzbekistan.
METHOD
In this study, a combination of scientific methods was
employed to analyze the socio-philosophical factors
involved in developing youth’s worldview based on
national and universal values. Specifically, the
historical-analytical method was used to examine the
historical development and evolution of values; the
statistical-analytical method was applied using data
from a 2022 sociological survey conducted by the Youth
Affairs Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan to study
young people's attitudes toward national and universal
values. The logical-philosophical method enabled a
deep analysis of the determination of the value system
within society, while the comparative method
facilitated a cross-national examination of youth
education systems in countries such as Japan and
Germany compared with the Uzbek experience.
Furthermore, the prognostic approach was utilized to
formulate forward-looking strategies for strengthening
youth’s ideological immunity in the global i
nformation
space. Forecasting methods were also employed to
propose effective ways of shaping youth consciousness
in
the
future
—
under
conditions
of
digital
transformation, cultural diversification, and economic
modernization
—
based on universal ideas harmonized
with national values.
RESULTS
According to the results of the research, the integration
of national and universal human values is seen as a
strategic factor in strengthening social stability and
cultural identity in shaping the worldview of youth in
the context of New Uzbekistan. Sociological
observations revealed that 68% of Uzbek youth
expressed a desire to integrate their national values
with modern global principles, while 23% recognized
the superiority of universal values, and 9% struggled to
choose between the two directions. These indicators
highlight the need to intensify targeted ideological
approaches through education, information policy, and
the cultural sector. At the same time, forecasts show
that by 2030, due to the increasing processes of digital
transformation, global migration, and economic
diversification, the proportion of universal values in the
minds of young people will rise. Therefore,
implementing systematic and long-term programs to
harmonize them with national values will remain a
factor in ensuring the social-philosophical stability of
modern society.
DISCUSSION
This section discusses the scientific debate and
discussions between two prominent foreign scholars
on shaping youth worldviews based on national and
universal human values
—
Shalom H. Schwartz and
Ronald Inglehart. According to Schwartz’s theory of
basic human values, there are ten universal values
present across all cultures, shaped by biological needs,
social compatibility, and the well-being of groups.
These values include self-direction, stimulation,
hedonism, achievement, power, security, tradition,
conformity, benevolence, and universalism. Schwartz’s
research demonstrates that these values serve as the
main motivators behind human actions and have cross-
cultural commonality. On the other hand, Ronald
Inglehart’s research within the framework of the
"World Values Survey" shows that economic
development
and
modernization
processes
significantly impact human values. In his theory,
societies move from values focused on economic
security to those centered on freedom and self-
expression. Inglehart’s findings suggest that as
economic development increases, values such as
individualism, self-realization, and a desire for freedom
become more prominent among youth. The key
difference between these two scholars' approaches is
that Schwartz views values as universal and constant,
while Inglehart sees them as dynamic and dependent
on socio-
economic conditions. Schwartz’s theory
emphasizes the universality of values across cultures,
whereas Inglehart’s research points to their changing
nature and their correlation with economic
development. In the context of Uzbekistan, integrating
these two approaches can lead to the development of
effective strategies for shaping youth worldviews. For
instance, strengthening national values based on
Schwartz’s value theory, while supporting youth self
-
realization and freedom through Inglehart’s approach,
would help harmonize these two aspects. 68% of Uzbek
youth have expressed their desire to align national
values with modern global trends, indicating the need
to integrate both approaches. In the future, the
increasing processes of digital transformation, global
migration, and economic diversification are expected
to result in a higher proportion of universal values
among youth. Therefore, it is necessary to implement
systematic and long-term programs aimed at
preserving national values and harmonizing them with
global values. By integrating the approaches of
Schwartz and Inglehart, it is possible to maintain a
balance between national and universal values,
thereby
ensuring
the
social
consciousness
development of Uzbek youth. Integrating national and
universal human values is essential in shaping the
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worldview of youth in Uzbekistan[10]. The research
highlights the importance of developing a balanced
approach that takes into account both local traditions
and global principles in the context of rapid social
changes. The integration of Schwartz’s and Inglehart’s
theoretical perspectives provides a framework for
shaping youth's social consciousness, ensuring cultural
identity, and promoting social stability in the rapidly
changing world.
CONCLUSION
In the context of New Uzbekistan, shaping the
worldview of the youth based on national and universal
values is seen as a socially and philosophically
significant issue of strategic importance. The research
reveals that the conscious and responsible formation of
young people is closely related not only to modern
technological development but also to deeply rooted
cultural, historical, and ethical values. Statistical data
shows that the majority of Uzbekistan’s youth (over
70%) recognize national values and are striving to
integrate them with modern worldviews, which
indicates the effective development of state policies
concerning youth in the country. Furthermore, in the
era of increasing globalization, the need to strengthen
the spiritual immunity of young people, fostering
critical thinking, tolerance, humanitarianism, and the
principles of global citizenship, is becoming more
pronounced. The scientific results obtained through
the philosophical, statistical, sociological, and
forecasting methods used in this article suggest that in
the future, the harmonization of national and universal
values will be one of the key factors in ensuring
Uzbekistan’s sustainable development. Therefore,
creating a stable system of cooperation between the
state, society, and academic institutions, strengthening
targeted ideological influence through education, mass
media, and digital platforms, and involving youth in
social life are essential measures that can achieve
tangible and practical results in this direction. In
conclusion, it can be stated that shaping the worldview
of the youth in New Uzbekistan based on national and
universal values, enhancing their social responsibility,
and raising a morally strong and competitive
generation requires the implementation of systematic
and consistent strategies.
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