Subjectivation of Meanings in Perceptions of Adulthood among Young Men and Women

The paper presents research materials that demonstrate the features of subjectivation of meanings in the perceptions of young men and women, based on their interpretation of artistic representations of adulthood. The study aimed to identify the characteristics of subjectivation of meanings in young people’s perceptions as an indicator of their maturation. The research involved a sample of 321 individuals 14–23 years old (M=18, SD=2.88) and utilized an original projective methodology ("Adulthood"), distinguishing it from conventional self-assessment questionnaires. Data analysis included Pearson’s chi-square contingency tables, cluster analysis, and clustering quality assessment via the Rand index. The results highlight that the maturation of young men and women in the modern world is a heterochronous process. By analyzing artistic depictions of adulthood in the classic film “The Prank” (1977) and the contemporary film “Sasha’s Country” (2022), three types of subjectivation of adulthood were identified. The study emphasizes the applicability of these typologies in educational practice and their relevance for educators and psychologists working with adolescents and young adults in life and career guidance programs.

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