APPROACHES TO THE ORGANIZATION OF SOCIAL-PEDAGOGICAL WORK WITH AT RISK AND YOUNG FAMILIES

Abstract

The establishment of social-pedagogical practices within the family unit is particularly critical in the context of incomplete and newly formed families. Problematic families, often constituting an extension of young families, tend to carry unresolved challenges, which subsequently become exacerbated over time. This article undertakes an examination of the organization of social-pedagogical interventions in Azerbaijani families, taking into consideration the historical trajectory of family development and the specific issues arising therein. Drawing on biographical research methods and survey data, the study analyzes the primary contradictions experienced within problematic and young families. The paper further explores the trajectories of modern family formation and delineates the roles of individual family members in maintaining intra-familial relationships in accordance with established social norms and value systems. The character of these relationships is reflected in the psychological attributes and the upbringing of each family member. A considerable body of literature has addressed the impact of these variables on the moral and psychological well-being of the family. Family typologies are frequently classified according to levels of moral, psychological, and emotional tension, thus differentiating between problematic and functional (or normative) families. Both categories may encompass complete (two-parent) and single-parent households – formed due to spousal death, divorce, or extramarital childbirth, among other factors. By employing the biographical method in the analysis of intrafamilial dynamics, it becomes possible to identify potential solutions to existing challenges and to conceptualize future developmental trajectories for such family structures. The findings indicate that variables such as the spouses’ age, their marital experience, and the nature of their premarital conduct significantly influence intra-familial interactions. It is well recognized that public consciousness is shaped by diverse stereotypes and varying societal perceptions. The study investigates attitudes across different social groups towards conflict in young families and, in particular, toward the phenomenon of early marriage. It concludes that one of the principal responsibilities of the social pedagogue is to foster informed and socially responsible attitudes among youth regarding family and marriage, and to facilitate the formation of culturally appropriate normative frameworks.