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Family as a Basic Value in the Consciousness of School Youth

Author(s): Janusz Mariański
Subject(s): Applied Sociology, Family and social welfare, Social Norms / Social Control
Published by: Wydawnictwo Adam Marszałek
Keywords: school youth; family as a basic value; family in the hierarchy of everyday values; life plans of young people; secularization of morality;

Summary/Abstract: In this article, we will delve into two key aspects: the family as a fundamental and prioritized value within everyday values and the aspirations of young people regarding marriage. The sociological analysis is grounded in the outcomes of public opinion surveys and research conducted in the first and second decades of the 21st century. Throughout the 20th century and the initial decade of the 21st century, family and contented family life consistently held the top spot among the life goals of Poles, standing out as one of the most cherished values. However, in the course of the accelerated transformation of Polish society, success or a thriving professional career is emerging as a distinct life value for young Poles, competing to some extent with the significance attributed to family. Notably, around 60% of respondents among school youth express a commitment to formal marriage in their future plans.

  • Issue Year: 2/2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 80-102
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: English