Vorozheykin S. A. The Role of the Cadets’ Value Orientations and Representations in the Patriotic Self-awareness Formation

Abstract. The article substantiates the need to study the value orientations and ideas of cadets on the process of forming patriotic self-awareness, taking into account the current socio-political processes. The definition of the social categories of value orientations, representations, self-awareness is given. The role of the value orientations and ideas existing among the cadets in the process of forming patriotic self-consciousness is shown. Partial results of a study on the structure of cadets’ social perceptions of military service are presented. Based on their analysis, attitudes to military service and value orientations are highlighted, conclusions are drawn about their role in the formation of patriotic self-consciousness. The results of our research indicate that value orientations, as well as positive social ideas of cadets about military service can be significant factors in the formation of patriotic self-awareness.