Аннотация
The rapid transformations occurring in modern society influence all dimensions of social life, including the sphere of spirituality. This study examines the role of spiritual values in shaping personality amid processes of urbanisation, globalisation, and digitalisation, with particular attention to the declared and actual spiritual priorities of young people in Kazakhstan. Although the spiritual foundations of Kazakh society appeared to weaken between 2000 and 2025—a period marked by both a post‑independence revival of traditional values and the emergence of new spiritual orientations—the findings suggest that what is occurring is less a decline than a transformation in the forms through which spiritual values are expressed. The data reveal a potential gap between the values young people claim to hold and the ways these values manifest behaviourally in certain empirical indicators; however, this discrepancy cannot be generalised to all youth in Kazakhstan. Cultivating a system of spiritual values among young people, therefore, requires a balanced approach that integrates both traditional and emerging values, while also discouraging the mere declaration of socially approved ideals that are not reflected in practice, as such dissonance undermines the very essence of spirituality. The findings of this study can inform the development of targeted social and educational programmes and provide a foundation for future research.