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

Year 2024, Issue: 14, 455 - 474, 17.07.2024
https://doi.org/10.53791/imgelem.1468561

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.

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.

References

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  • Alfalah, A. A., Muneer, S. (2022). A Causal Relationship Between Buying Behavior And Online Purchase İntention Among Millennials: An Application Of Generational Cohort Theory, Pacific Business Review (International), 15(6), 151-166.
  • Ang, W. H. D., Shorey, S., Lopez, V. et al. (2022). Generation Z Undergraduate Students’ Resilience During The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study, Current Psychology, 41, 8132-8146. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-01830-4
  • Arsenault, P. M. (2004). Validating Generational Differences: A Legitimate Diversity and Leadership İssue, The Leadership & Organizational Development Journal, 25(2), 124-141. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437730410521813
  • Artıran, M. (2019). Genel Tutumlar ve İnanışlar Ölçeği Kısa Formunun Türkçe’ye Uyarlama, Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması Çalışması, Inonu University Journal of the Faculty of Education (INUJFE), 20(3), 842-858. https://doi.org/10.17679/inuefd.516350
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  • Beutell, N. J., Wittig-Berman, U. (2008). Work-Family Conflict and Work-Family Synergy For Generation X, Baby Boomers, And Matures: Generational Differences, Predictors, and Satisfaction Outcomes, Journal of Managerial Psychology, 23(5), 507-523. https://doi.org/10.1108/02683940810884513
  • Bolton, R. N., Parasuraman, A., Hoefnagels, A. et al. (2013). Understanding Generation Y and Their Use of Social Media: A Review and Research Agenda, Journal of Service Management, 24(3), 245-267. https://doi.org/10.1108/09564231311326987

X, Y ve Z Kuşaklarının Genel Tutum ve İnanışlarının Karşılaştırılması

Year 2024, Issue: 14, 455 - 474, 17.07.2024
https://doi.org/10.53791/imgelem.1468561

Abstract

Tutum ve inanışlar bireylerin özel ve çalışma hayatlarında önemli etkiye sahiptir. Bireylerin tutum ve inanışları arasında farklılıklar görülebilmektedir. Öte yandan bireyler, doğumlarından itibaren, kendisiyle benzer yıllarda doğan diğer kişilerin oluşturduğu kuşak adı verilen grubun bir parçası olurlar. Kuşaklar arasında çeşitli özellikler açısından farklılıklar görülmektedir. Tutum ve inanışlar açısından da kuşaklar arasında farklılıklar olabileceği literatürde yer almaktadır. Bu bağlamda, bu araştırmayla X, Y ve Z kuşağına dâhil olan bireylerin genel tutum ve inanışlarına ışık tutacak bilgi üretilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmanın katılımcılarını Türkiye’de Tr61 bölgesinde yer alan illerdeki kamu üniversitelerinin öğretim elemanları ve öğrencileri oluşturmuştur. X kuşağından 228, Y kuşağından 360 ve Z kuşağından 477 kişi araştırmaya katılmıştır. Katılımcılardan online soru formu yoluyla veri toplanmıştır. Analiz sonuçları, X, Y ve Z kuşakları arasında adalet beklentisi, başarma ihtiyacı, konfor arayışı ve başkalarını değersizleştirme boyutları açısından anlamlı farklılıklar olduğunu göstermektedir. Z kuşağını inceleyen ve X, Y ve Z kuşaklarını karşılaştıran az sayıda görgül çalışmadan biri olması bu çalışmanın özgün yanını oluşturmaktadır.

References

  • Abbasi, M. A., Amran, A., Khan, R. et al. (2023). Linking Corporate Social Irresponsibility To Workplace Deviant Behavior: A Comparative Analysis Of Generation Z And Generation Y, Current Psychology, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04372-z
  • Alfalah, A. A., Muneer, S. (2022). A Causal Relationship Between Buying Behavior And Online Purchase İntention Among Millennials: An Application Of Generational Cohort Theory, Pacific Business Review (International), 15(6), 151-166.
  • Ang, W. H. D., Shorey, S., Lopez, V. et al. (2022). Generation Z Undergraduate Students’ Resilience During The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study, Current Psychology, 41, 8132-8146. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-01830-4
  • Arsenault, P. M. (2004). Validating Generational Differences: A Legitimate Diversity and Leadership İssue, The Leadership & Organizational Development Journal, 25(2), 124-141. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437730410521813
  • Artıran, M. (2019). Genel Tutumlar ve İnanışlar Ölçeği Kısa Formunun Türkçe’ye Uyarlama, Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması Çalışması, Inonu University Journal of the Faculty of Education (INUJFE), 20(3), 842-858. https://doi.org/10.17679/inuefd.516350
  • Baum, T. (2020). A changing world of work. What can we learn from the service sector about employing Millennials (and Gen Z)?, Organizational Dynamics, 49, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orgdyn.2019.04.001
  • Beck, A. T. (1976). Cognitive Therapy and The Emotional Disorders, New-York: International Universities Press.
  • Benitez-Marquez, M. D., Sanchez-Teba, E. M., Bermudez-Gonzalez, G. et al. (2022). Generation Z Within The Workforce and in The Workplace: A Bibliometric Analysis, Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 1-16. https://doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.736820
  • Bernard, M. E. (1990). Validation of General Attitude and Belief Scale, Presented at the World Congress on Mental Health Counselling, Keystone, Colorado.
  • Beutell, N. J., Wittig-Berman, U. (2008). Work-Family Conflict and Work-Family Synergy For Generation X, Baby Boomers, And Matures: Generational Differences, Predictors, and Satisfaction Outcomes, Journal of Managerial Psychology, 23(5), 507-523. https://doi.org/10.1108/02683940810884513
  • Bolton, R. N., Parasuraman, A., Hoefnagels, A. et al. (2013). Understanding Generation Y and Their Use of Social Media: A Review and Research Agenda, Journal of Service Management, 24(3), 245-267. https://doi.org/10.1108/09564231311326987
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Primary Language English
Subjects Labor and Organisition Sociology, Management Sociology, Sociology (Other)
Journal Section Articles
Authors

Onur Sarıkaya 0000-0002-0825-9573

Hasan Hüseyin Uzunbacak 0000-0002-3297-1659

Tahsin Akçakanat 0000-0001-9414-6868

Publication Date July 17, 2024
Submission Date April 15, 2024
Acceptance Date May 9, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2024 Issue: 14

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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