Interrelation of the Neglect Phenomenon and the Leisure Sphere of a Minor: an Empirical Study of the Problem
The article is devoted to the study of the interrelation between the phenomenon of «neglect» and the leisure sphere of a minor. Consideration of this social problem has a sociological nature, based on the results of an expert survey in this field. Neglect and homelessness are the result of stagnation and degradation of family, educational and cultural institutions. As a result of such downturns of the most important institutions of the state, there is a degradation of the younger generation and a high level of criminality among minors. Over the past decade, many factors have appeared that undermine the stability of the family and prevent parents from raising their children. Todays reality is the growth of incomplete and troubled families, intra-family conflicts, the number of social orphans children. All of the above allows us to conclude that the phenomenon of «neglect» occupies an important place in todays social policy. Despite the decrease in the quantitative indicators, the importance of this problem does not diminish. The phenomenon of «neglect» in peacetime is described. The research method of such an acute social problem is substantiated. The main stages of collecting sociological information are shown. The results of the expert survey are systematized and analyzed.