DEFINITION OF THE SOCIAL UNITY PHENOMENON IN MODERN PSYCHOLOGY

Abstract

The article focuses on the analysis of approaches to the study of the concepts of the unity of society; constructs of social unity, consolidation and solidarity are presented, relevance of research of the problems of unity of society in modern science is justified, the level of elaboration of constructs and the unresolved aspects of the problem that will be the basis of our further research are presented.The connections and differences of the psychological essence of the phenomena are established, the problems of the intersection of the substantive elements of the concepts of social unity and the incorrect phenomena unification on the part of researchers are revealed. The multidimensionality of phenomena reveals the non-triviality of the stated problem, and this article is our first step for its further solution. This, in turn, will make possible the implementation of more efficient technologies of the social cohesion.

During the analysis of publications we have established that social unity is a stable characteristic of society, while phenomena of consolidation, solidarity of groups, which can occur spontaneously and exist for a short time are more common for conflict, atomized society.  In addition, consolidated associations, as a rule, have a common, specific goal, for which they are ready to unite. When it comes to social unity, it is appropriate to talk about supporting the comfortable life of members of society and the opportunity to unite around abstract goals and values. It should be noted that the problems of social unity are being actively investigated in Europe and the USA, whereas in domestic spaces this problem is not given due attention, and that fact will determine the course of our further work.