The Impact of Digital Transformation on the Professional Identity of Future Youth Work Specialists

Abstract

Introduction. The relevance of this study stems from the strategic guidelines of international organisations (the UN, UNESCO) and national documents emphasising the priority of digitalisation and the need to prepare young people for life in conditions of uncertainty. The research aims to identify and analyse the structural components and factors forming the impact of digital transformation on the process of professional identity formation among students. Materials and methods. The study involved 100 students (Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students) majoring in “Social Work”. The survey was conducted anonymously via distance learning in October – November 2025 using a specially developed questionnaire. The data analysis involved methods of descriptive statistics and comparative analysis. Results. It was found that future professionals demonstrate a high level of integration of digital tools into their everyday lives and, on the whole, rate their digital competences positively. Their professional identi