KAZAKHSTANI YOUTH: DECLARED FAMILY VALUES AND REAL BEHAVIOUR

Abstract

In Kazakhstan, the number of studies on the values of youth has been growing in recent years. Most of them demonstrate a predominance of family values. Meanwhile, the country has a disturbing number of divorces, most of which fall on young families. In the following article, the authors attempt to find an explanation for the existing gap between declared values and actual behavior. For this purpose, the authors analyzed existing sociological studies related to youth. The authors conclude that people's responses in surveys may reflect cultural norms and, therefore, reproduce "ideal" behavior. What respondents claim in surveys can often differ from their true beliefs and views.