CRITICAL THINKING AS A MECHANISM FOR THE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUNG GENERATION

Abstract

Critical thinking has become one of the main requirements not only for academic development, but also for personal development for the rising generation. To achieve success in this field, a proper methodology and systematic approach are required. The individual's analytical thinking skills, objective and independent assessment abilities are important factors in the formation of critical thinking. Since the new generation lives in the age of information overload and digital technology, it is necessary to instill in them the reliability of all information and its evaluation according to its sources. This also necessitates the development of personal qualities such as emotional intelligence and self-awareness. Also, critical thinking ensures the formation of thinking based on philosophical and logical approaches. This allows young people to have a more adaptive and thoughtful approach to life and decision-making processes. Cognitive and metacognitive skills, emotional intelligence and source analysis are among the main components of the individual development mechanism. These also increase the critical thinking and problem-solving abilities of the new generation. To enrich and strengthen these characteristics, new research in the field of pedagogy and psychology, the development of new teaching methods, and practical exercises are required. Thus, the development of critical thinking expands all aspects of the personality, creating the basis for making more convincing and responsible decisions.