A Study on the Characteristics of Gen Z Adolescents from Gen X's Perspective

Abstract

This study aims to clarify the main characteristics of Gen Z adolescents from Gen X"s perspective. For this purpose, a delphi survey was conducted with 19 experts in three sessions from May 10 to May 20, 2020. To analyze the collected data, descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, the mean, and standard deviation, were implemented, and internal reliability test on the survey instrument was carried out for statistical processing. The main results are as follows : First, the delphi research on the required item for way of communication suggested interact with close friends online rather than offline, experience anything with an open attitude to various cultures and access information using text, SMS messages, online search, etc. Second, the delphi analysis on professional ethics & generation values suggested using social media in a unique way, more interested in micro-entrepreneurship than employment in large companies and digital payment. Third, the delphi analysis on competency for future suggested ability to utilize digital storytelling technology, to communicate in real time/non-real time without time and place restrictions, and multitasking ability to perform various digital devices at once.

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