INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE FOR DEVELOPING MORAL AND ETHICAL VALUES AMONG TEENAGERS IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Abstract

In today’s society, which is deeply influenced by digital technologies, the issue of moral and ethical education of adolescents is gaining critical importance. The digital environment, particularly social media, often becomes a source of cyberbullying, fake news, and phishing, negatively impacting the emotional and psychological well-being of young people.The purpose of this study is to develop software aimed at fostering moral values in teenagers aged 12–17, with a focus on enhancing critical thinking, digital security skills, and tolerance.The methodology is based on a combination of theoretical analysis of relevant academic literature and empirical methods, including statistical data on the prevalence of cyber threats and bullying among adolescents. The study also employs design methods for software development and experimental testing within educational environments. The scientific novelty of the project lies in the application of gamification and adaptive learning techniques within a mobile application whose interface mimics familiar social media platforms. This approach makes the learning content more accessible and engaging for the target audience.The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed digital tool in fostering moral resilience and social responsibility among youth. The application has received positive feedback from educational institutions, which confirms the feasibility of its further development and wider implementation.