Молодежь представляет собой наиболее динамичную социальную группу, ее политические установки характеризуются неоднородностью и высоким уровнем нестабильности. Необходимость регулярного исследования установок молодежи обуславли­вается, во‑первых, что сами установки являются не статичным аспектом сознания, подвержены постоянным изменениям. Во-вторых, для эффективного вовлечения молодежи в социально-­политические процессы необходимо формирование базовых установок гражданской общности, общественного служения, патриотичности и др., отвечающих за успешную интеграцию молодых людей в политически активную среду. Целью эмпирического исследования было выявление и измерение знаний в области политики, ценностей, настроений, а также уровня и форм политической активности молодежи. Исследовательская модель основывается на трехкомпонентной структуре социальной установки. Вопросы анкеты включали исследование когнитивного, аффективного и коннотативного компонентов. Выборка составила 508 человек (студентов вузов и колледжей Краснодарского края). Результаты исследования показали, что в рамках когнитивного компонента присутствует достаточно низкий уровень общей политической эрудиции. В рамках исследования аффективного компонента было выявлено амбивалентное отношение к политической реальности. Наряду с общим позитивным восприятием наблюдается значительный спектр нейтральных оценок. Анализ поведенческого компонента политических установок продемонстрировал большую готовность к пассивным формам участия (подписание петиций) и к таким прямым формам политического участия, как выборы. Полученные результаты позволили предложить рекомендации, направленные на разработку эффективных методов комплексного формирования политических установок студенческой молодежи и ее вовлечения в политическую жизнь.

Youth constitute the most dynamic social group, and their political attitudes are characterized by heterogeneity and a high degree of instability. The need for the regular examination of youth attitudes is обусловлена, first, by the fact that such attitudes are not static elements of consciousness but are subject to continuous transformation. Second, the effective engagement of young people in socio-­political processes requires the formation of foundational civic orientations — such as a sense of civic community, public service commitment, and patriotism — which facilitate the successful integration of youth into an active political environment. The aim of the empirical study was to identify and measure levels of political knowledge, values, sentiments, as well as the degree and forms of political participation among young people. The research model was based on the three-­component structure of social attitudes. The questionnaire items were designed to assess the cognitive, affective, and conative components. The sample comprised 508 respondents (students of universities and colleges in Krasnodar Krai). The findings indicate a relatively low level of general political literacy within the cognitive component. Analysis of the affective component revealed an ambivalent attitude toward political reality: alongside an overall positive perception, a substantial proportion of neutral evaluations was observed. Examination of the behavioral component demonstrated a greater readiness for passive forms of participation (e. g., signing petitions) as well as for direct forms of political engagement such as voting in elections. The results obtained provide a basis for developing recommendations aimed at designing effective methods for the comprehensive formation of political attitudes among students and enhancing their involvement in political life. Young people are the most dynamic social group; their political attitudes are characterized by heterogeneity and a high level of instability. The need for regular research on youth attitudes is primarily due to the fact that attitudes themselves are not a static aspect of consciousness and are subject to constant change. Secondly, to effectively engage young people in socio-­political processes, it is necessary to develop basic attitudes of civic community, public service, patriotism, and other values that are responsible for the successful integration of young people into politically active environments. The aim of the empirical study was to identify and measure political knowledge, values, sentiments, and the level and forms of political activity of young people. The research model is based on a three-­component structure of social attitudes. The questionnaire included an examination of the cognitive, affective, and connotative components. The sample consisted of 508 people (students from universities and colleges in the Krasnodar Territory). The results of the study showed that within the cognitive component, there is a relatively low level of general political erudition. The study of the affective component revealed an ambivalent attitude toward political reality. Along with a generally positive perception, there is a significant range of neutral assessments. Analysis of the behavioral component of political attitudes demonstrated a greater readiness for passive forms of participation (signing petitions) and for direct forms of political participation such as elections. The obtained results allowed us to propose recommendations aimed at developing effective methods for the comprehensive development of political attitudes among student youth and their involvement in political life.