Perception of family and close relationships in the post-Soviet space: factors and directions of transformation
https://doi.org/10.24290/1029-3736-2021-27-2-118-133
Abstract
The article deals with the peculiarities of transformation of ideas and social attitudes of residents of post-Soviet countries concerning family life and close relationships. The article is based on the analysis of the results of the third and sixth waves of the international longitudinal study — World Values Survey. The authors substantiate the conclusion that traditional value orientations are widely spread in post-Soviet countries as an adaptation strategy of the state and society in response to big challenges. At the same time, the article concludes about ambivalence and asymmetry of transformations in the sphere of close relationships. There are four models of such relations in post-Soviet countries. According to the authors, state policy plays a special role in the transformation of close relations. It is pro-tanalistic in nature, does not take into account the peculiarities of different forms and types of relationships and is mainly focused on increasing childbearing. This undoubtedly reduces its potential as a mechanism for adapting the state to the situation of demographic transition.
About the Authors
V. A. Smirnov
Kostroma State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Smirnov Vladimir A., Doct. Sociol. Sci., Associate Professor, Vice-Rector for Strategic Communications
st. Dzerzhinsky, 17, Kostroma, Russian Federation, 156005
V. V. Gruzdev
Kostroma State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Gruzdev Vladislav V., Doctor of Law, Vice-Rector for ScientiRc Work
st. Dzerzhinsky, 17, Kostroma, Russian Federation, 156005
V. N. Yershov
Kostroma State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yershov Vladimir N., Candidate of Technical Sciences, First Vice-Rector
st. Dzerzhinsky, 17, Kostroma, Russian Federation, 156005
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Smirnov V.A., Gruzdev V.V., Yershov V.N. Perception of family and close relationships in the post-Soviet space: factors and directions of transformation. Moscow State University Bulletin. Series 18. Sociology and Political Science. 2021;27(2):101-116. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24290/1029-3736-2021-27-2-118-133
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