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 ...
Relationship Goals Nov 29, 2015 relationships dating love marriage same-sex sex ... The open-minded, progressive outlook of today’s youth has provided them with a more nuanced view of what an aspirational romantic relationship can look like. Among previous generations of young adults, there tended to be a norm for romantic relationships: people dated to find someone to marry and with whom to have kids, and were exclusive with one partner. As they sought to follow the traditional life path, they generally were on the same page as potential partners about these relationship ...
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 ...
The (DIS)Connect Dec 01, 2015 communication relationships mobile social media ... conversation, which they find easier, more immediate, and more fun, though it has drawbacks they aren’t as quick to recognize. While they have become more comfortable interacting with others online, they still have a lot to learn for digital communication to go smoothly. Perhaps more importantly, they have become less able to sense and respond to others’ emotions in person, and have not yet figured out how to balance both digital and in-person communication in tandem. Often without their realizing it ...
Digital Trends Dec 19, 2013 communication marketing media & entertainment social media ... and chatting may take place over Google Hangouts, Skype, or companies’ own videoconference systems. Some companies have gone as far as to create real-time virtual competitions; for example, by challenging staffers to find the funniest YouTube videos as fast as they can and share with the group. As young generations grow accustomed to the work-from-anywhere lifestyle, we expect the online socialization trend to catch on across workplaces worldwide. GIF MOVIE DIGESTSIt’s no secret that young Web ...
Off-Roading Oct 05, 2015 ... .William Paid allows Ys to build good credit without racking up debt by paying their rent through an online platform.SmarterBank’s online checking account filters cash-back rewards directly into users’ student debt.The Sallie Mae Cash Back Visa card lets people use their rewards to reduce their student loan balance. The website Ready For Zero lets college graduates manage their monthly expenses, including their credit card and student loan payments, in an online tracking system, and helps them ...
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 ...
The New Age Sep 01, 2015 marketing play social life hobbies multigenerational ... teacher Shirley Clements became an online sensation when a video of her performing a breakdance routine to “Uptown Funk” with her high school students went viral; even Ellen DeGeneres posted it on her website. The routine was choreographed to celebrate Clements’ retirement at an annual dance competition that she had been organizing for the past 19 years.GRACE AND FRANKIE Netflix series Grace and Frankie stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as former rivals who are forced to become friends when they learn ...
Friends With Benefits Sep 02, 2015 relationships social life friends ... many friends | I wish there were more ways to make friends offline at my age | Help me navigate new responsibilities | I look for friends who can serve different purposes (e.g., some can help me be more responsible, others can help me be more cultured, etc.) | Finding new ways to form friendships gets more difficult as I get older It is hard to form strong friendships in real life with people who have grown up in the online generation | I seek out more ways to make friends as an adult | My ...