This article is devoted to the scientific substantiation of the axiological-pedagogical approach aimed at overcoming the identity crisis of Uzbek migrant students studying at foreign universities in the conditions of modern globalization. The study shows that students who enter a new cultural environment often experience the phenomenon of "collision of values" - that is, a conflict between the national-spiritual values brought from their homeland and the system of liberal-universal norms of the host society. The article analyzes the concept of identity balance as a two-polar model: on one side are the national values of Uzbekistan (patriotism, kindness, spirituality, sanctity of the family, respect for elders), and on the other side are universal human values (equality, justice, tolerance, critical thinking, personal freedom). The author considers these two poles not as opposing, but as mutually enriching, compatible systems. The theoretical basis of the study is M. Rokich's theory of the hierarchy of values, E. Erikson's concept of psychosocial identity, J. Berry's acculturation model, and S. Huntington's ideas of the dialogue of civilizations. From the point of view of Uzbek pedagogy, the traditions of spiritual education of A. Avloni, as well as the system of values in the concept of "New Uzbekistan" of President I. Mirziyoyev, serve as a methodological basis. The empirical part is based on the results of a qualitative and quantitative study covering 340 Uzbek students studying in Russia, Turkey, South Korea, and Germany in 2021–2024. Data collected through in-depth interviews, focus groups, and questionnaires show that 67.4% of respondents experience difficulty in identity balance; 42.1% emphasize that they are forced to hide their national values.
axiological pedagogy
identity balance
intercultural integration.
kindness
migrant students
national values
spirituality
universal values