The interrelationship of social activity and academic and professional identity in students

the study aimed to investigate the relationships between social activity and the educational-professional identity of student youth. The objectives included identifying specific patterns of social activity characteristic of different identity statuses. The practical significance of the work lies in the possibility of developing differentiated programs for psychological and pedagogical support for students. The research established systematic interrelationships: a formed identity is positively associated with prosocial activity, while moratorium is linked with exploratory activity. It was revealed that a diffused identity is predicted by protest activity, while a foreclosed identity is predicted by formal educational and spiritual activity. The constructed regression models allowed for the identification of key predictors for each identity status. The obtained results prove that social activity can act as both a resource and an obstacle for professional self-determination. Based on the research findings, the educational work in universities can be optimized for the targeted formation of a conscious professional choice.

social activity, educational and professional identity, student youth