Features of social optimism of Kazakhstan people

Abstract

Effective implementation of political reforms today becomes possible with the conventional political participation of citizens, the involvement of society in socio-political processes and events in the country. In turn, building quality political communication between the government and society requires assessing the well-being, sentiments and needs of citizens.

The relevance of this topic is primarily due to the need of modern societies for social optimism and hope as a foundation for development since the loss of hope and the prevalence of pessimism can lead to a passive state of public life, with the population failing to see future prospects. This issue can become especially acute if the media space portrays the government negatively, increasing conflict and distrust, and reducing the sense of security within society. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to analyze the importance of social optimism for Kazakhstan’s society and its specific features.

The reviewed works contributed to an understanding of the phenomenon, while an analysis of Kazakhstan’s studies allowed for a description of the state of society and the significance of social optimism within it. Additionally, the author's own research provided insights into the role of the informational factor. As a result, the key components of social optimism were identified, which may serve as a foundation for developing measures to strengthen it.