Vol. 11, No 2: 150–158.

Psychological sciences

 2026

Scientific article

UDK 159.9.
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Angelina M. Khiarginen
bachelor's degree, Petrozavodsk State University
(Petrozavodsk, Russia),
lina.khyarginen@mail.ru

A Comparative Analysis of Role Models and Personal Identity in Generations X and Z

Scientific adviser:
Irina V. Makarovskaya
Reviewer:
Ekaterina Safronova
Paper submitted on: 06/15/2026;
Accepted on: 06/28/2026;
Published online on: 06/28/2026.
 Abstract. This article reports findings of a study of role models and personal identity in Generations X and Z and explores their relationship. Its relevance reflects the insufficient attention given to role models in the psychological literature and the inconsistency of data obtained on Generation Z. The findings demonstrate that the two generations differ in their choice of role models, yet their personal identity shows significant similarities. No clear relationship between role models and identity emerged for Generation Z, whereas such a relationship is partially present in Generation X.
Keywords: role model, personal identity, identity, generational theory, generation X, generation Z, zoomers

For citation: Khiarginen, A. M. A Comparative Analysis of Role Models and Personal Identity in Generations X and Z. StudArctic forum. 2026, 11 (2): 150–158.

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