Socialist core values are the concentrated expression and highly condensed values of the state, society, and individuals. They are also the embodiment of the values and spiritual consensus and pursuit in the life of the state and society. This article analyzes and summarizes the research results on the identification of socialist core values in China in recent years, mainly sorting out aspects such as the significance of identification, the dialectical relationship between identification and practice, differences in identification levels among different groups, and paths to enhance identification. Finally, suggestions for further deepening future research are proposed.