Influence of digital environment on formation of schoolchildren values

This article presents the results of an experimental study examining the influence of the digital environment on the development of value orientations in schoolchildren. The relevance of the study stems from the widespread penetration of digital technologies into the daily lives of the younger generation and the need to understand their role in personal development. The objective of the study is to theoretically substantiate and experimentally test the nature and extent of the influence of various aspects of the digital environment on the development of schoolchildren values.Based on the analysis of theoretical approaches and the results of the empirical study, it is shown that the digital environment is a new but significant agent of socialization. It is revealed that, despite the priority of traditional values (family, health), some schoolchildren show a decreased importance of education in favor of values associated with social popularity in the digital environment. The influence of clip thinking caused by information overload and artificial intelligence on value orientation is noted. Recommendations for teachers and parents on the harmonious development of personality in the context of digitalization are formulated. The obtained results have practical significance and can be applied by teachers, psychologists, and parents.