Understanding generation Z :|their attitudes towards to family, educationand social life

Abstract

This thesis analyzes Turkish Generation Z, which has been scrutinizing recently in terms of family, education, and socialization, and also in comparison between its Western counterparts. The research is based on the thought that political and social events affected and changed this generations’ attitudes. In Turkey the Generation Z includes individuals born after ABBB. To explain the historical background of the term generation, Karl Mannheim’s generation theories were used. Twenty- five in-depth interviews were conducted with students from universities in Istanbul. Instead of collecting statistical data, the main aim was to understand Turkish Generation Z. Also the major generations from ABth and AIst century, namely, Silent, Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, and Generation Z in Europe, America, and Turkey were explained in terms of family, education, social life, and technology. The study consists of Generation Z members who are enrolled at a university in Istanbul, therefore, instead of general conclusions, personal expressions were provided.