THE TRANSFORMATION OF YOUTH CONSCIOUSNESS IN THE CLASH OF EASTERN AND WESTERN CULTURES

Abstract

In the context of globalization, the interaction between Eastern and Western cultural paradigms has significantly influenced the evolution of youth consciousness. This article explores the transformative processes that occur in young individuals’ value systems, identity formation, and worldview as a result of cultural convergence. The study analyzes how traditional Eastern values such as collectivism, spiritualism, and respect for hierarchy intersect with Western principles of individualism, rationalism, and liberalism, creating a hybrid cultural identity among modern youth. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, including cultural studies, psychology, and sociology, the research highlights the psychological, ideological, and behavioral shifts emerging from this intersection. Statistical data and comparative analyses are used to examine trends in youth cultural adaptation in diverse geopolitical regions. The article concludes that the convergence of Eastern and Western cultural models contributes not only to intellectual enrichment but also to cognitive dissonance and identity negotiation among youth. This dynamic cultural synthesis demands new methodological frameworks to understand the ongoing transformation of youth thinking in a globalized world.