Psychological aspects of civic identity in girls with different types of reflection

The article is dedicated to an empirical study of the civic identity of young women with different types of reflection. It examines the individual’s relationship to themselves as a citizen through their capacity for self-reflection, reflection on others, and reflection on the world at large. The study involved 99 young women aged 18 to 25 years. To identify the characteristics of civic identity among young women with varying types of reflection, we employed the “Profile of Personal Civic Identity” methodology (E.V. Belovol, S.V. Melkov, E.B. Puchkova, T.N. Sakharova, N.A. Podymov). The results of the conducted research demonstrated that the civic identity of young women, depending on the predominant type of reflection, exhibits specific features in relation to their surrounding reality, the socio-normative space, and through their system of relationships with others. It is emphasized that the findings hold significant implications for comprehending the processes involved in the formation of civic identity and can be utilized for the development of efficacious civic education programs.