THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF THE RESEARCH OF THE MONITORING OF THE SOCIO-POLITICAL SITUATION IN THE CONTEXT OF ECONOMIC CHANGES AND MODERN CHALLENGES

Abstract

In the article, the authors explore the theoretical and methodological foundations of monitoring the socio-political situation in the context of economic changes and modern challenges, which is an important element of the modern analysis of social processes. The first part of the work examines the main concepts of monitoring, determines its essence and significance in the conditions of rapid socio-economic transformations. The authors emphasize the difference between monitoring, evaluation and analysis, which allows to clearly delineate the boundaries of these concepts and emphasize their interdependence in the process of making informed decisions. The second part of the article is devoted to methodological approaches to monitoring. Quantitative and qualitative methods that can be used for data collection and analysis are outlined. The application of mixed methods is considered, which allows to obtain a more complex picture of the social and political situation. In addition, the article describes the stages of the monitoring process, including planning, data collection, analysis and interpretation. Special attention is paid to the definition of indicators of monitoring effectiveness, which is critically important for evaluating the results. The challenges and prospects facing the study of monitoring social and political processes are analyzed. Issues of time management, ethical aspects and the role of technology in improving monitoring methods are discussed. We also note that the authors emphasize the importance of integrating the latest technologies, such as big data and artificial intelligence, to increase the accuracy and speed of analysis. The article also highlights challenges related to access to information and reliability of data sources. In this context, special attention is paid to ethical issues related to the collection and use of data about citizens. In general, the article provides valuable recommendations for further research in this area, offering directions for improving the theoretical and practical aspects of monitoring socio-political processes.