MILINEAL CHARACTER AND BEHAVIOR: DEMOGRAPHIC BONUSES OR THREATS
The central problem of this research is the issue of the demographic bonus and the millennial generation whose impact can be an opportunity or a threat to the sustainability and progress of the development of the Indonesian nation. The purpose of this research is to find indicators of millennial character and behavior and to analyze the potential opportunities and threats. This study uses a qualitative overlay by using data collection techniques of observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study conclude that the millennial generation has a unique character based on region and socio-economic conditions. One of the main characteristics of the millennial generation is that they are highly literate in digital technology, communicative, and multitasking. Because they were raised by technological advances, this generation has creative, informative, passionate and productive characteristics. If the distinctive characteristics of millennials are understood and facilitated optimally, it will be an opportunity for the development of productive human resources so that they will become the capital of nation building. On the other hand, the characteristics of the millennial generation will become a threat to national development if they are not understood and facilitated according to their potential and passion.