scholarly journals Liminal identity of the COVID generation

Author(s):  
Olga V. Munina ◽  

The author’s reflection is aimed at identifying the specifics of the representatives of generation Z (“Homelanders”/“Centenials”/ “Artists”/ “Homebodies”) personal state who relate themselves to specific social communities in the context of the COVID-19 virus pandemic. The remote format of organizing communication and activities affected the mechanisms of socialization, both primary and secondary. The sequential passage of three phases: adaptation, individualization and integration in the context of the pandemic acquired additional characteristics which, in turn, affected the formation of an individual’s identity. The representatives of the middle and older generations (Y, X, Baby boomers) appeared to be in a dissonant state, while Homelanders showed a greater willingness to live in the digital space. The author focuses on the cause-and-effect relationships of this circumstance, insisting on the need to use the “Liminality” category to characterize the identity state of representatives of generation Z, and describes the liminal state itself as “a threshold” and transitional one characterizing the individuals in the conditions of significant individual and social changes. The vector of the research interest involves the operationalization of the concepts and the subsequent comparison of the specifics of the liminal identity with the trends of social movement in the direction of social singularity.

Cultural tourism is greatly impacted by the technical and social changes stemming from the communication and information revolutions, especially the rapid deployment and improvements in mobile communication. The tourism experience is conceptually divided into three phases: pre-trip, trip, and post-trip. Tourists are not a homogeneous community, especially in terms of their adoption of and usage of technology. Tourists are disaggregated by generation: Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, and Generation Z. Each of the three phases of the tourism experience is analyzed by generational tendencies. Each phase is disaggregated by key activities within the phase: pre-travel – inspiration, information gathering, booking, and other; travel – connectivity and other; and post-travel – sharing experiences, paying the bills, and other. The degree to which technology is employed and how the technology is employed is discussed in terms of each activity. Best practices by generation are put forth.


1984 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel Wieviorka ◽  
Brian Frost-Smith
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Author(s):  
Natália Vraňaková ◽  
Andrea Chlpeková ◽  
Kristína Koltnerová ◽  
Petra Pračková

Abstract The current workforce in industrial enterprises is formed from four generational groups. These generational groups are called Baby boomers, Generation “X”, Generation “Y” and Generation “Z”. Each of generational groups is specific by own characteristics, positives and negatives. The aim of the article is to refer the features of individual generational groups, to analyze their representation on labor market and to specify recommendations for the management of multigenerational teams for the practice of industrial enterprises in order to achieve the satisfaction and synergy of employees in accordance with the objectives of enterprise.


Author(s):  
Ceren Aydogmus

Today's workforce is more diverse than ever, comprised of five generational cohorts: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, and Generation Z. As each generation has its own values, beliefs, and expectations, their leadership preferences pose new challenges for organizations. In this chapter, leadership approaches are discussed, and the differences and similarities among preferred generational leadership styles are examined. The purpose of this chapter is to determine an appropriate leadership style that meets the needs of all generations, and globally responsible inter-generational leadership has been suggested as the most effective approach.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-22
Author(s):  
Ankita Das ◽  
Debabrata Das

With the advent of technology, banking and financial services have widened their scope. India achieved FinTech adoption rate of 87 percent as against the global average of 64 percent mostly contributed by FinTech startups aiming for providing access to financial services even in the remotest areas. Realizing the potential of FinTech to contribute toward financial inclusion and stability, the Governments have taken requisite steps toward digital transformation and promote FinTech ventures. In order to meet the customers’ needs, collaborative moves with FinTech firms have been initiated by financial institutions as well. This article aims to investigate the relationship between different demographic profiles, the adoption of FinTech services, the perception, user pattern, and constraints faced by the bank customers in using FinTech services. The results based on survey of 215 respondents reveal significant association between usage of FinTech services and different demographic profiles. However, the awareness and use of such services is found more among millennials and generation Z as compared with generation X and baby boomers. While the FinTech companies gained the popularity in payment space, it is observed that misconception is an important factor that hinders the growth of technology-based services among respondents.


2020 ◽  
Vol 133 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-40
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Gadomska–Lila

This study attempts to describe the value systems of four generations of employees—Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, and Generation Z—as well as to identify differences and similarities between values that are appreciated by them. Moreover, it presents a discussion on the essence and role of values in human life, a comparison of results of domestic and foreign research on differences among value systems, especially work–related values, and, finally, the results of an own study conducted applying qualitative methods. The analyses confirmed that there are many significant differences among the value systems of different generations of employees, but similarities, too. This underlines the importance of being familiar with these differences with respect to human resource management, creating working conditions, and choosing leadership style.


Author(s):  
М.А. Гагарина

Рассматривается проблема сходства и различия социальных представлений о денежном долге у разных поколений. Приведен обзор отечественных и зарубежных исследований, описывающих особенности представителей поколений «беби-бумеров», X, Y и Z. Эмпирической проверке подверглись следующие гипотезы: (1) представители разных поколений будут иметь одинаковое содержание ядра социальных представлений о долге; (2) одинаковые социальные представления о долге у разных поколений будут по-разному связаны с различными социально-психологическими характеристиками. Представлены результаты эмпирического исследования с участием 391-го респондента, из которых 71 - представитель «беби-бумеров», 104 - поколения Х, 103 и 113 - Y и Z соответственно. Показано, что ядро социальных представлений о денежном долге у всех поколений составляют убеждения о собственной ответственности за возврат своих долгов, необходимости жизни в соответствии с доходами, минимизации стоимости займа и максимально быстром погашении имеющихся задолженностей. У беби-бумеров наибольшее количество взаимосвязей получено для убеждения «жить надо в соответствии со своими доходами» (с субъективным контролем в разных областях, сознательностью, доброжелательностью), у поколения Y - для утверждения «только я несу ответственность за возврат своих долгов» (с субъективным контролем в разных областях и переживанием вины и стыда), у X - всего две корреляции между утверждением «я всегда стараюсь отдавать долги как можно быстрее» и шкалами сознательность и доброжелательность большой пятерки, у Z все ядерные социальные представления о долге связаны с переживанием стыда и негативным отношением к себе. Сделаны выводы о том, что представители рассмотренных поколений имеют общее ядро социальных представлений о денежном долге, включающее убеждения, описывающие собственную ответственность и быстрое исполнение обязательств, важность расчетов и умеренность трат (жизнь по средствам). Для поколения беби-бумеров и представителей Z центральным является представление о том, что жить надо в соответствии со своими доходами, но для первых оно является более сложным. Для поколения X более значимым является представление о необходимости скорейшего возврата долгов, а для поколения Y - собственная ответственность за это. Для поколения Z исполнение обязательств связано с сознательностью и переживанием социальных эмоций. The paper considers the problem of similarities and differences in social representations of monetary debt among different generations. A review of domestic and foreign studies of the characteristics of representatives of baby-boomers, generations X, Y, Z is given. The following hypotheses were subjected to empirical testing: (1) representatives of different generations will have the same core of social representations about debt; (2) the same social representations about debt of different generations will have different grounds, namely, they are associated with different socio-psychological characteristics. Research methods: The Debt Behavior questionnaire, the Big Five questionnaires, the Locus of Control, Guilt and Shame Proneness Scale. The results of an empirical study are presented, respondents - are 391 in total, 71 are baby boomers, 104 are representatives of the X generation, 103 and 113 are Y and Z, respectively. As a result, it has been shown that the core of social representations about monetary debt for all generations consists of beliefs about their own responsibility for repaying their debts, the need to live in accordance with incomes, minimizing the cost of loans and repaying existing debts as quickly as possible. For baby-boomers, the greatest number of relationships with other socio-psychological characteristics was obtained for the belief that “one must live according to one’s income” (with subjective control in different areas, consciousness, agreeableness), and for generation Y, for the statement “only I am responsible for repaying my debts” (with subjective control in different areas and proneness to guilt and shame). Generation X had only two correlations - between the statement “I always try to repay debts as quickly as possible” and consciousness and agreeableness of the Big Five. In Generation Z, all core social representations of debt are associated with shame and a negative attitude towards oneself. Conclusions: representatives of generations of baby-boomers, X, Y, Z have a common core of social representations about monetary debt, including beliefs describing their own responsibility and quick fulfillment of obligations, the importance of calculations and moderation of spending (living according their income). For the generation of baby boomers and representatives of Z, the central idea is that one must live in accordance with their incomes, but for the former it is more complex and affects different aspects of the relationship, in comparison with Z and Y. For generation X, more significant is - the representation of the need to repay debts as soon as possible, and for Generation Y - their own responsibility for this. For Generation Z, fulfilling commitments is associated with consciousness and the experience of social emotions.


ijd-demos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata Maharani ◽  
Nadika Muhammad Ardiansyah ◽  
Rista Bella Annisa ◽  
Zidan Hizbullah

AbstractIn this era of globalization, technology is increasingly being used in all areas of life which has a major impact on social interactions among people. This is marked by the existence of social changes in communication carried out by the community both directly and in cyberspace through digital platforms such as social media applications. Over time, the use of digital platforms is not only used as a means of communication, but is also used in carrying out a digital-based social movement called a digital movement. Like the presence of the Instagram account @aliskamugemash as the embodiment of a digital-based social movement in exploring and preventing the emergence of fraud victims from online dating applications. The research we conducted used a descriptive qualitative approach. With the aim of research to examine and in-depth analysis related to social movements and collective behavior with the @aliskamugemash Instagram account case study. The results found various interactions or movements of Instagram users who participated in voicing and disseminating information to all women to be more careful, as well as to avoid similar incidents from happening to other women.Keywords: digital social movements, sexual crimes, digital platforms, fraud. Abstrak Pada era globalisasi ini teknologi semakin gencar digunakan dalam segala bidang kehidupan yang kemudian pun berdampak besar pula pada interaksi sosial di antara masyarakat. Hal ini ditandai dengan adanya perubahan sosial dalam berkomunikasi yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat baik dilakukan secara langsung maupun dengan dunia maya melalui platform digital seperti aplikasi sosial media. Seiring berkembangnya waktu, penggunaan platform digital tidak semata-mata hanya digunakan sebagai alat berkomunikasi saja, namun dimanfaatkan pula dalam melakukan sebuah pergerakan sosial berbasis digital yang disebut digital movement. Seperti hadirnya akun Instagram @aliskamugemash sebagai perwujudan sebuah gerakan sosial berbasis digital dalam mengupas dan mencegah munculnya korban penipuan dari aplikasi kencan online. Penelitian yang kami lakukan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Dengan tujuan penelitian untuk menelaah dan analisis mendalam terkait gerakan sosial dan perilaku kolektif yang dengan studi kasus akun Instagram @aliskamugemash. Hasilnya ditemukan beragam interaksi ataupun gerakan para pengguna instagram yang ikutserta menyuarakan dan menyebarluaskan informasi kepada seluruh perempuan untuk lebih berhati-hati, juga menghindari kejadian serupa berulang pada perempuan lainnya. Kata kunci: gerakan sosial digital, kejahatan seksual, platform digital, penipuan.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 379-395
Author(s):  
Adhika Tri Subowo

Abstract. Generation Z is a generation that is close to digital technology, so the use of digital space as a teaching tool is important for churches to do. The dichotomy of sacred and profane often colors the perception of the church in seeing the digital space, so that digital space has not been fully utilized. This research was intended propose the suitable digital spirituality for generation Z. This study was conducted by literature study. Through this study it could be concluded that cyberspace has become part of the generation Z spirituality, although the interactions and conversations in it are not always spiritually charged, therefore, the church needs to be involved in it to be able to provide guidance to generation Z.Abstrak. Generasi Z adalah generasi yang dekat dengan teknologi digital, sehingga penggunaan ruang digital sebagai sarana pengajaran menjadi penting untuk dilakukan oleh gereja. Dikotomi sakral dan profan seringkali mewarnai persepsi gereja dalam memandang ruang digital, sehingga ruang digital belum dimanfaatkan dengan maksimal. Penelitian ini dimaksudkan untuk mengusulkan spiritualitas digital yang tepat bagi generasi Z. Metode yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah studi literatur. Melalui kajian tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa cyberspace telah menjadi bagian dari spiritualitas generasi Z, meskipun interaksi dan percakapan di dalamnya tidak selalu bermuatan rohani, sehingga gereja perlu ikut terlibat di dalamnya untuk dapat memberikan bimbingan kepada generasi Z.


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