The internet as a means of youth leisure sphere
https://doi.org/10.31660/1993-1824-2025-4-86-101
Abstract
Transformations occurring within society resulted in changes in sociocultural landscape of leisure sphere. As a unique social group, youth are especially open to these innovations. Contemporary leisure activities offer a wide range of types to satisfy young people's spiritual, sociocultural, moral, and other needs. Through these activities, many young people achieve their potential and develop abilities.
This way youth find self-fulfilment. At this time, they remain free of professional and domestic responsibilities. Thus, leisure has become an essential aspect of young people's lives. Over the past decade, information technologies have had a special influence on youth leisure, fundamentally altering usual communication patterns. Consequently, the internet's role as a leisure sphere is highly significant and relevant. Modern digital practices are reshaping how youth engage with leisure, and not always unequivocally. The internet serves as a key element of the new information society. It offers insights into youth's lives, their values, perspectives, and interests. Therefore, current changes in youth's lives necessitate new approaches to integrating this generation into the information society.
About the Authors
L. V. Rebysheva
Industrial University of Tyumen
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Lidiya V. Rebysheva, Candidate of Sociological Sciences, Associate Professor at the Department of Marketing and Government Administration
Tyumen
S. V. Tolmacheva
Industrial University of Tyumen
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Svetlana V. Tolmacheva, Doctor of Sociological Sciences, Associate Professor at the Department of Marketing and Government Administration
Tyumen
K. A. Kovalev
Industrial University of Tyumen
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Konstantin A. Kovalev, Postgraduate Student of the Department of Marketing and Government Administration
Tyumen
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Rebysheva L.V., Tolmacheva S.V., Kovalev K.A. The internet as a means of youth leisure sphere. Proceedings of Higher Educational Institutions. Sociology. Economics. Politics. 2025;18(4):86-101. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31660/1993-1824-2025-4-86-101
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