The article examines the theoretical foundations of the concept of “culture” and analyzes its importance in social relations, personal development, and the functioning of society. Particular attention is given to the essence of organizational culture, its structural features, and its main functions within the educational environment. The authors consider the student group as a specific social community in which shared values, common interests, behavioral norms, and interpersonal relationships play an important role in shaping a positive atmosphere and effective interaction among students.

The practical part of the study is devoted to diagnosing the level of organizational culture in a student group and identifying its influence on students’ communication, psychological well-being, and academic performance. The research findings show that such factors as trust, cooperation, leadership qualities, and orientation toward common goals are significant indicators of organizational culture. In addition, the study explores the relationship between organizational culture and students’ successful social and psychological adaptation to the educational process.

The results confirm that organizational culture has a direct impact on students’ personal growth, adaptation, and the creation of a favorable psychological climate. Based on the findings, several practical recommendations aimed at improving organizational culture in student groups were developed for use in educational and extracurricular activities.

DZHUSUPBEKOVA M.S.

Candidate of pedagogical sciences, senior teacher of department of pedagogy, Kyrgyz-Kazakh university, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Е-mail: Mahabat.jusupbekova21@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0905-5771

KURKBASSOVA G.S.

Master of pedagogical sciences, lecturer, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov medical university, Aktobe, Kazakhstan

Е-mail: samatovna94@bk.ru, https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4288-2283

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