Money Talks Dec 06, 2015 money relationships banking ... inheriting debt or bad credit from one’s partner. They feel more comfortable being the only person to have influence over their financial situation; to that end, 43% of single global youth cite being able to spend their money however they want, and thereby have complete control over their financial standing, as a benefit of being on their own. I discuss financial matters with my partner, and we share the expenses equally. Money is a very big issue in every relationship, so in my opinion, we should be ...
The (DIS)Connect Dec 01, 2015 communication relationships mobile social media ... online, it follows that a quarter (25%) of global youth feel more comfortable sharing their feelings with a romantic partner digitally than in person. Before potential partners even meet, their digital footprint communicates a great deal about them, and in established relationships, it can be an indicator of changing interests or attitudes that can drive people apart. Not only does the content they share indicate the type of person they are—from political views and entertainment interests to ...
Relationship Goals Nov 29, 2015 relationships dating love marriage same-sex sex ... aspirations and expectations. Modern global youth, however, have more varied Relationship Goals, as they’re exposed to more diverse types of romantic relationships than ever before. They don’t feel as obligated to abide by longstanding societal behaviors, and as a result, they’re less able to assume they want the same things from a relationship as someone else. The mere concept of a “typical” romantic relationship hardly resonates today, as youth feel that they should be able to lead their love lives as ...
Living Experiments Sep 11, 2015 community home local culture Cultural Diplomats Opportunity Nomads ... Living in a variety of environments has become a key aspiration for Ys who see doing so as a critical part of their personal growth in adulthood.The world has gotten smaller and more global due to technology, and Gen Y has developed a particular passion for experiencing the exotic and diverse locales they see regularly online and in the media. Past generations generally had to wait until they were older to be able to afford to visit the various destinations on their individual bucket lists, and ...
No Kid(ding) Sep 09, 2015 family parenting pets children ... children born in England and Wales fell by the largest annual amount in nearly 40 years; Japan’s birth rate reached a record low in 2014; and in the past year, Germany passed Japan with the lowest birth rate globally. As Ys around the world are more alike than different (see The Omniculturals), it’s only fitting that they are taking a similar approach to a new, unconventional adulthood that doesn’t include parenting, either out of financial necessity or because it doesn’t fit with their shared values ...
Free Spirit(uality) Jun 09, 2015 community health & wellness religion spirituality ... own, and their peers’, sound judgment. They consider exploration of the soul to be a journey that requires more flexibility than that presented by religion. Whereas spirituality’s inclusivity closely aligns with their open-source mindset, they perceive religion to be too exclusive and uncompromising. In keeping with their global curiosity, they enjoy learning about different religions, but ultimately, they like to choose the elements of each that best meet their transcendental goals. They don’t ...
DIY Therapy Jun 08, 2015 health & wellness technology apps mindfulness self-esteem Health Hackers ... , You’re OK even going on to become one of the genre’s best-selling works, society is even more open to such today. This is demonstrated not only by cultural phenomenon of the past decade like The Secret but also the recent global popularity of self-help coloring books aimed at providing adults with a therapeutic experience. Perhaps surprising, the analog activity has truly caught on, offering participants an easy way to reduce stress, induce a sense of calm, and express themselves. To maximize the ...
Presence of Mind Jun 04, 2015 health & wellness technology mindfulness quantified self spirituality Presence of Mind ... . Raised as team players, their group-oriented mindset allows them to thrive in situations that champion the many over the individual. At the same time, having come of age during the advent of social media has made it ever more challenging for them to maintain a sense of personal mindfulness. While this universal invitation to engender both friendship and intellectual stimulation is valuable in its ability to expand the global conversation and make it more inclusive, it’s also starting to be recognized ...
The Community Well Jun 02, 2015 health & wellness social life experiences fitness friends social media ... (uality)]. In this regard, spirituality helps them feel more connected to the global community since they’re not focused solely on a prescriptive religion but are exposing themselves to and adopting parts of various religious principles. This is, of course, less relevant in cultures where religion tends to be separatist, but on the whole, Ys see spirituality as less of a barrier since it has more crossover than simply following a single religion. FINDING ENTERTAINMENT IN WELLNESS Ys care so much about ...
Z Marketing Tips Mar 18, 2015 gen z marketing ... create a better world. Ask for their opinions, give them confidence, and invite them to effect change from a young age. Realizing that few female superhero toys exist, UK company Arklu, which sells the Lottie doll, held a global competition asking girls to draw their ideal superhero outfit. The Brave Girls Alliance voted on submissions, and the brand brought a concept to life. Designed by a six-year-old from Ohio, the “Super Lottie” outfit is now available for purchase, encouraging Zs’ feelings of ...
