Human capital vs digital technologies: hidden confrontation and risks in modern society

Authors

  • Larissa G. Titarenko Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

Keywords:

human capital, digital technologies, risks of digitalisation, social competence of students, social labour motivation of employees
Supporting Agencies
The article was prepared within the framework of the state programme of scientific research «Society and humanitarian security of the Belarusian state» (task 4.08.2, R&D No. 696/97).

Abstract

It is shown that the growth of human capital in the conditions of digital transformation positively affects labour productivity, satisfaction of the population with work and life. The problem of growth of this capital is most relevant for groups of people involved in the labour market, but the process of human capital formation also affects the sphere of education, in particular, students. It is revealed that the development of human capital of students includes ensuring accessibility of higher education, formation of a high level of social competence and growth of the cultural level of young people, while the development of human capital of employees is carried out through the formation of socially significant value-motivational tools. Digital technologies alone do not contribute to these processes; on the contrary, unregulated digital transformation creates risks of a socio-humanitarian nature, leads to increased stressful life and mental illness. The need for a targeted impact on the spheres of education and labour for the growth of human capital was noted.

Author Biography

  • Larissa G. Titarenko , Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliezhnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

    doctor of science (sociology), full professor; professor at the department of sociology, faculty of philosophy and social sciences

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2025-07-10

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No. 2 (2025): Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philosophy and Psychology

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Titarenko , L.G. 2025. Human capital vs digital technologies: hidden confrontation and risks in modern society. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Philosophy and Psychology. 2 (Jul. 2025), 44–48.