The peculiarities of involvement in Internet communication and motivation of Internet use by students of Russian and Kalmyk nationalities

the history of the Internet as a socio-psychological phenomenon, which has a huge impact on an individual's life, especially during the student years, is relatively young. The influence of the virtual space on modern society is increasing, leading to numerous discussions. The Internet as an information and digital space is not only a familiar "environment" and lifestyle for modern students, but also a vast media platform with unlimited possibilities, including educational ones. The Internet creates conditions for the formation of new social practices and forms of activity, and it is responsible for shaping the worldview and constructing the image of the future for young people. Today, the Internet is indispensable for politics, business, and personal relationships, and it is also crucial for communication. The study involved 296 students from Kalmyk State University named after B. B. Gorodovikov: 142 Russian students, 154 Kalmyk students, including 142 girls and 154 boys. According to the results, there is a difference in motivation, virtuality, and involvement in online communication between Russian and Kalmyk students. Despite the fact that the level of online involvement in the study sample is average, which means that there is no dependence, the study revealed statistically significant differences between students of different nationalities (Russians and Kalmyks).

Internet communication, motivation for Internet communication, Internet involvement, student age, Kalmyks, Russians