State Patriotism as a Subject of Pedagogical Research at the Current Stage of Society Development

Abstract. Introduction. The article highlights the problem of forming a stable value and normative framework among citizens in a globalizing world, a virtualized information space, and a transforming social structure. Pedagogy, as a system of methods and means of internalizing state-patriotic values that ensure national security, social stability and unity, plays an important role in the process of educating young people, which determines the relevance of this study. The purpose of the article is to comprehensively analyze state patriotism as a subject of pedagogical research. The methodological foundations of the study include subjective-personal, axiological and comparative-pedagogical approaches, which allow us to reveal the essential characteristics of state patriotism and its differences from other forms of patriotism. Research results. Within the framework of the stated goal, the article presents a detailed analysis of the content and conceptual foundations of state patriotism, identifies its structural components and functional aspects, and proposes strategic directions and practical recommendations for the formation of state-patriotic values in the younger generation. In conclusion, it is concluded that it is necessary to take into account global trends and transformations that affect state patriotism, since in the context of globalization and transformation of the political landscape, it is important to understand how this phenomenon adapts to new challenges and what factors contribute to its strengthening or weakening.