THE SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS’ WORLDVIEW

Abstract

Abstract. In the contemporary era, globalization has become one of the most influential processes shaping social, cultural, economic, and educational development worldwide. While globalization creates unprecedented opportunities for access to information, intercultural communication, and academic mobility, it also significantly affects the worldview, value orientations, and spiritual consciousness of student youth. This article examines the social and spiritual impact of globalization on the development of students’ worldview from a socio-philosophical perspective. The study analyzes both the constructive and destructive dimensions of globalization, highlighting its role in expanding intellectual horizons, fostering intercultural competence, and promoting global citizenship, while also addressing challenges related to cultural homogenization, identity transformation, and the erosion of traditional values. The research emphasizes the importance of developing critical thinking, spiritual resilience, and value-based education to ensure the harmonious integration of global and national cultural influences in students’ personal and intellectual development.