Pairing Off Dec 02, 2015 global relationships apps dating ... modern technology to be unthinkable, they are proving to be romantics at heart. No matter how easy it is to find a romantic partner through a digital dating destination, they nonetheless aspire to first encounter love in the real world. More than four in five (83%) would rather meet a romantic partner in person than online. This juxtaposition is particularly complicated because they feel ill-equipped to accomplish this on their own having socialized behind screens for so long at this point: only 40 ...
The Sexual Mehvolution Dec 04, 2015 global relationships technology sex ... Pornography consumption has come a long way since the days of sneaking Playboys and scrambled Cinemax. Ys are the first generation to come of age with the ability to access a cornucopia of sexual scenarios via the Internet, making porn an easy (though perhaps unwarranted) scapegoat for their current sexual frustrations. 54% of global youth report having watched it, including 64% in the U.S., where viewership is second only to Brazil (67%). For many, explicit online content marks some of their earliest ...
Dual Intentions Nov 30, 2015 global relationships social life dating ... have or would use dating apps or sites. INFINITE POSSIBILITIES While the majority of global youth agree that technology has made dating easier, for those looking for love it is also a double edged sword. For example, those aged 19 to 34, especially men, feel overwhelmed by the number of potential partners they can find online and through apps. The majority of young adults also say that technology has turned dating into a game, made people pickier about choosing a romantic partner, and made it ...
Modern Love Nov 28, 2015 global relationships dating ... gaming platforms, online forums, and social networks. Still, those who seek to meet potential partners offline (see Pairing Off) find much appeal in naturally connecting with someone in a place they both care about, such as a gym, café, concert, or movie screening, which can also provide a solid basis for their relationship. Relationship Markers Introducing one’s partner to family is the event that most global youth (62%) agree serves as the moment when a relationship becomes official. Despite the ...
Future Of Travel, Transportation, & Infrastructure Sep 10, 2018 ... Innovations in technology that are reshaping the future of travel, transportation, and infrastructure.Innovations in travel, transportation, and infrastructure are reshaping society by reducing pain points and expanding access for getting around. Advances in air travel technology, such as remote bag check-in and biometric security measures, are lessening the friction people experience at the airport, allowing passengers to spend less time hauling baggage and waiting in lines and more time ...
Duty Free Sep 14, 2015 home spending cleaning delivery on-demand ... to commit until they have discussed each decision with friends, family, online acquaintances, and even strangers (see Gut Check). This is also true for formerly taboo topics; whereas Boomers and Xers would typically discuss questions of finance and health with family or paid experts, Ys go to their vast network of friends for help with such complicated choices (see Friends With Benefits). As they tend to lean on others for help, it follows that only 26% strongly agree that starting to make their ...
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 ...
True To Self Sep 15, 2015 social life social media Brand Me On/Off ... The concept of digital identity is changing for today’s youth, as their emerging behaviors on social media reflect a newfound self-awareness. Today’s youth are unique in that they’re the first people in history to navigate the journey from adolescence to adulthood both online and off. As they come of age, their transition in the real world is mirrored in how they portray themselves online. When an individual is younger and still forming their identity, their social media persona tends to ...
Dollars And Sense Sep 07, 2015 money banking debt finance saving ... | None of these 34% of young adults and 48% of Trendsetters agree that online services have made it easier for their generation to handle financial responsibility. WOULD YOU RATHER...? Being digital natives, young adults would prefer to have financial information available digitally (56%) rather than having to talk to a financial planner (44%). Women are even more likely than men to want to get this type of information digitally. Younger consumers are perhaps less inclined to turn to traditional ...
The Optimization Generation Sep 04, 2015 career home social life spending shopping ... reduce time and energy inefficiencies. For example, Nordstrom.com allows customers to see if items they find online are available in the store before they make a trip. Ensure an optimized shopping experience by creating an uncluttered, organized retail environment with a stress-free checkout process. - OPTIMIZING THE OFFICE - ESSENTIALISM Greg McKeown’s Essentialism: the Disciplined Pursuit of Less became an instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller in 2014 and continues to gain ...