motivated orientation of the individual’s life, his understanding of the meaning of life, social values and norms, which is the basis for choosing a line of behavior. It is manifested through a rationally meaningful and emotionally colored attitude to the established order of things in the environment of the immediate environment and society. Among the variety of life positions, it is customary to distinguish two minimums: an active life position – denying the current social situation and participating in activities to change it for the better, and a passive one – humility and agreement with the existing situation, non-interference in the course of events.