SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION OF FAMILY AND MARRIAGE RELATIONS IN KAZAKHSTANI SOCIETY AT THE PRESENT STAGE

Abstract

In modern Kazakhstani society, the institutional structure of marriage and family is undergoing a profound transformation influenced by a wide range of factors – from economic and social changes to cultural globalization and digitalization. This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the key trends characterizing the current state and dynamics of family and marriage relations in Kazakhstan. The study highlights changes in the structure and functions of the family, including the increase in civil and late marriages, higher divorce rates, declining birth rates, and the transformation of reproductive behavior.
Special attention is given to the evolution of gender roles within the family and society, the rethinking of traditional models of responsibility distribution between spouses, as well as the impact of urbanization and modernization on the family values of youth. The article analyzes socio-cultural shifts in the perception of the institution of marriage, including the weakening of traditional patriarchal norms and the strengthening of individualistic values.
The research uses data from sociological surveys, official statistics and provides a comparative analysis of modern and traditional family models in Kazakhstan within the context of global demographic trends.
This study aims to identify the factors of resilience and vulnerability of the Kazakhstani family and to forecast possible scenarios for its future development, taking into account national characteristics and global transformations. The findings are of interest to sociologists, demographers, psychologists, specialists in family policy, as well as to government bodies involved in developing and implementing family support measures.