This article examines the social and philosophical foundations of language culture formation among the youth of New Uzbekistan. Against the backdrop of rapid political reforms, digitalization and globalization, language culture emerges as a key factor in shaping youth identity, civic engagement and value orientations. The study adopts a qualitative, social philosophical approach, combining conceptual analysis of “language culture” and “youth” with an examination of institutional, cultural and digital contexts in which young people use language. The results indicate that language culture among youth is characterized by hybridity, tension between normative and spontaneous speech, and a gap between official ethical ideals and actual online communication. The article argues that narrow, purely normative approaches to language education are insufficient; instead, language culture must be understood as a value laden phenomenon linked to personality development, moral responsibility and dialogical interaction. It concludes with practical recommendations for education, media and family communication aimed at strengthening language culture among the youth of New Uzbekistan.

Language culture, youth, New Uzbekistan

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