DETERMINANTS OF INCLUSION OF YOUTH IN THE SOCIAL, ENTREPRENEURSHIP

In the framework of youth entrepreneurship development in the present circumstances, it is particularly important to support social entrepreneurship and develop this area among young people. As part of the study of youth involvement in social entrepreneurship, the authors conducted a sociological study "Sociological diagnostics of youth involvement in the sphere of social entrepreneurship" in the Belgorod region using a questionnaire survey. The purpose of the study was to identify the degree of involvement of the younger generation in social entrepreneurship. The sample size was 800 respondents aged from 16 to 35 years. According to the data obtained, young people are quite active, and they are included in social activities for solving problems (gatherings and meetings of citizens, public hearings, to assist those in need). The problem of trust and distrust in the possibility of obtaining social benefits, on the one hand, is still quite sharp, and on the other hand, we can see relatively high rates of hope and wonder by the possibilities. Moreover, the youth are ready to accept social entrepreneurship in the hope of solving social problems. There is a demonstration of a reasonably high level of social responsibility in business practice. Thus, respondents have a particular understanding of the purpose of business - not only as a source of profit but also as a responsible entity to solve current problems in the social sphere. (C) 2021 Published by European Publisher.