INTERDISCIPLINARY ANALYSIS OF THE FEATURES OF CHILDREN'S INSTRUMENTALIZATION IN ADULTS' MANIPULATIVE BEHAVIOR

Abstract

The article provides an interdisciplinary analysis of the phenomenon of children's instrumentalization in the context of adults' manipulative behavior. The increasing number of cases where children are used as a means to achieve personal, social, economic, or political interests of adults calls for a detailed study of this issue. Particular attention is paid to distinguishing between different types of manipulations that may be used by adults and their impact on the emotional development of children.

The article also highlights examples of manipulation by adults in various cultures and social systems, where the child is viewed not only as an object of upbringing but also as a resource necessary to achieve the interests of the family or state. Historical examples, particularly from ancient civilizations, as well as analysis of sacrificial practices and political manipulations, demonstrate how children's instrumentalization was an organic part of societal and cultural structures in the past.

A comparative analysis of zoo-psychology is also presented, describing manipulation mechanisms among animals, particularly in primates and wolves, which use younger individuals to achieve social and resource goals. This allows us to consider the phenomenon of instrumentalization as an evolutionarily conditioned but culturally modified process.

The article also discusses manipulation as a form of psychological violence that violates the child's basic rights to autonomy, emotional security, and self-realization. Such practices can lead to emotional trauma, the development of destructive attachment models, and psycho-emotional disorders. The authors emphasize the need for further comprehensive research in this area and the development of strategies to prevent psychological pressure on children, including improving psycho-social support practices and regulatory mechanisms to protect children's subjectivity.