Research Article

Comparison of General Attitudes and Beliefs of Generations X, Y, and Z

Number: 14 July 17, 2024
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Comparison of General Attitudes and Beliefs of Generations X, Y, and Z

Abstract

Beliefs and attitudes significantly impact individuals' personal and professional lives. Differences in attitudes and beliefs can be observed among individuals. Moreover, from birth, individuals become part of a generation group of people born around the same years. Various characteristics differ among generations. The literature also suggests that there may be differences in attitudes and beliefs among generations. In this context, this research aims to shed light on the general attitudes and beliefs of Generation X, Y, and Z individuals. The study participants were academics and students from state universities in the Tr61 region of Turkey. The study included 228 participants from Generation X, 360 from Generation Y, and 477 from Generation Z. Data were collected from the participants through an online questionnaire. The analysis results indicate significant differences among Generation X, Y, and Z in terms of demand for fairness, need for achievement, need for comfort, and other downing. As one of the few empirical studies examining Generation Z and comparing Generation X, Y, and Z, this research has an original contribution.

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Ethical Statement

This study has been conducted by decision number 133/17 of the meeting held on 21.02.2023 of the Süleyman Demirel University Ethical Committee on Social and Humanities Sciences.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Labor and Organisition Sociology , Management Sociology , Sociology (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 17, 2024

Submission Date

April 15, 2024

Acceptance Date

May 9, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Number: 14

APA
Sarıkaya, O., Uzunbacak, H. H., & Akçakanat, T. (2024). Comparison of General Attitudes and Beliefs of Generations X, Y, and Z. İmgelem, 14, 455-474. https://doi.org/10.53791/imgelem.1468561

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