Younger Generation Research Articles

UNDERSTANDING BOLLYWOOD CULT FILMS: EXPLORING THEIR ROLE IN CHANGING CONVENTIONS AND IMPACTING NEW THOUGHTS IN INDIAN YOUTH, SOCIETY AND CULTURE

This research explores the impact of Bollywood cult films on Indian society and culture, focusing on how they challenge preconceived notions and promote original thought. Cult films often address taboo topics and minority perspectives, encouraging viewers to think critically and explore alternative options. These films reflect social and cultural shifts in India, highlighting the concerns and opinions of younger generations and building passionate fan followings. Despite having a low return on investment, many cult films have a long-lasting influence, sometimes serving as catalysts for social and cultural movements and impacting the careers of performers and filmmakers. The study highlights the importance of filmmakers considering the social impact of their work and using their platform to support ideals that promote peace, justice and social harmony. Researchers and students interested in the film industry, popular culture and society can use this data to examine and compare various cult films and understand their cultural and social values. The results of this research can be used by scholars, students and researchers to better understand the cultural and social significance of Bollywood cult films and their impact on Indian society and culture.

Youth Appreciation of The Existence of Historical Buildings (Vredeburg Fort)

Yogyakarta is a city that has a diverse history and cultural heritage both physically and non-physically. Physically in the form of buildings - historical heritage buildings such as the Vredeburg Fort building which is one of the relics of VOC colonialism in the city of Yogyakarta since 1765. Now its existence has changed its function to become a historical heritage fort and its presence as a historical heritage building now greatly affects the sense of concern in the current era, especially the younger generation of the current era. As a result, the awareness of knowing and appreciating historical buildings is low due to the advancement of civilisation. The purpose of this research is to explore the perceptions of young people that lead to appreciation of Fort Vredeburg in the current era. The research method applied by conducting observations, data collection and questionnaire interviews. The result of this research is to reveal the form of appreciation from young people's perception towards Fort Vredeburg today.

The Attractiveness of Employee Benefits in Agriculture from the Perspective of Generation Z

This article addresses the pressing issue of attracting Generation Z to the agriculture sector in the Czech Republic, a vital issue given its crucial role in ensuring food security and sustainability. During demographic changes and declining interest from younger generations to work in agriculture, it is essential to understand and meet the specific needs of this generation. This article examines the alignment between advertised employee benefits and the preferences of Generation Z, offers a new employee benefits categorization, and highlights possible interventions to increase the attractiveness of the agricultural sector in the labor market. Based on a literature review, quantitative content analysis of job advertisements, and a questionnaire survey, the research aims to evaluate the current offers of employee benefits in the agricultural sector in the Czech Republic in terms of their attractiveness and how they are perceived by Generation Z before then categorizing these employee benefits. The results show that benefits from the “Holiday and times off” category have the highest value for Generation Z and that, on the contrary, they value benefits from the “Benefits for work–life balance” category the least. A total of seven categories of employee benefits have been newly identified.

Role of Intergenerational Networks in the Process of Digital Inclusion of Older People in Lithuania

ABSTRACT Although the number of older people using digital technologies is increasing in Lithuania, the intergenerational digital gap remains significant. Based on affordances and intergenerational solidarity theories, the study aims to reveal the role of intergenerational networks in the digital inclusion of older relatives. The study is based on 45 semi-structured interviews conducted in 2022 with older parents and with some of their adult children/grandchildren who helped their older relatives. The findings show that the role of younger generations in the learning process manifests in three ways: by providing help and support for more effective communication, in overcoming learning process barriers, and providing encouragement and assistance as a strategy to help older parents to cope with new life course challenges.

How much ICT literacy is required? The epistemic perceptual framework of Iranian university faculty members during the COVID-19 pandemic

Nowadays, information and communications technology literacy (ICT) means more than achieving isolated digital and technological skills. ICT literacy means the skills young people need in the digital world in which information and interaction are accessed through such digital technologies as social networks, virtual environments, and smartphones. To enhance the ICT literacy of these “digital natives”, university faculty are encouraged to implement digital technology in their classes and this will be fulfilled if they are highly competent in the area. This situation gained more prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic as the educational systems all around the world were reshaped requiring educators to embrace new educational technologies in instruction. This study is based on the premise that faculties play a key role in successful incorporation of digital technology in higher education. To explore the issue, the epistemic perceptual framework of 285 male and female university faculty members teaching different fields of study in both public and private universities in Iran was investigated considering their knowledge and perception of ICT literacy, its integration at academic levels, and how coronavirus pandemic has affected the incorporation of digital technology in teaching. Exploring the results showed that there was a significant difference between the lecturers’ actual and perceived ICT literacy in Iran. It was revealed that some faculty had never used technological tools in their classes before the pandemic and the situation has forced them to adopt digital teaching. However, most faculty favored digital integration claiming the pandemic had caused them to improve their ICT literacy and teaching methods. The findings called for an urgent need for faculty’s continuous and effective ICT education upgrading which in turn results in training a more efficient young generation for the digital world.

Riding the Waves of Change: The Future of Education 2030 and Beyond

Entering the current era of globalization, there have been many changes, such as climate, health, and welfare, which of course require balanced adaptation and education. This research aims to provide educational changes with the adaptation of the younger generation to cope with climate and environmental changes. The changes needed include curriculum, educator mindset, infrastructure, and teaching methods. This research uses qualitative methods for analysis and evaluation. The research process was conducted through literature studies, discussions, and observations to obtain solutions to the phenomena that occurred. There are four important things that need to be considered related to the phenomenon, namely climate, health, welfare, and education in Indonesia. Based on the results of the study and discussion, it can be concluded that climate, health, welfare, and education play an important role in creating change, including from universities. Prioritizing the development of educational institutions that are modern, ethical, responsible, responsive, and have complete facilities is the main way to create equal access to education. This study contributes to the importance of facing the wave of change and preparing to create a new education in the future

Perancangan dan Pembuatan Visual Novel Sejarah L.M.U. Nurtanio Berbasis Android

Air Vice Marshal (Anm.) Nurtanio Pringgoadisuryo is an Indonesian aviation hero who remains largely unknown to the younger generation. To raise awareness about him, an engaging and interactive application is required. A Visual Novel can serve as an ideal medium to introduce or preserve the legacy of Air Vice Marshal (Anm.) Nurtanio. The historical Visual Novel about L.M.U Nurtanio was developed using Ren’Py software, a tool for creating visual novels with a simplified version of the Python programming language. The application development followed the Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC), which includes the stages of Concept, Design, Material Collection, Assembly, Testing, and Distribution. This application is accessible on Android-based devices. The design and development of this Android-based historical Visual Novel about L.M.U Nurtanio provide a more engaging and interactive learning medium for Android users.

Wavering theocratic ideology and the politicization of Shia identity: Iran's ideological rifts amid geopolitical maneuvers

ABSTRACT This article examines Iran's internal identity conflicts and its strategy to expand Shia influence in the Middle East. Iran's growing confidence in its regional power stems from its perceived victory in the prolonged confrontation with the United States and the belief that its constructive role will soon gain recognition. However, Iran faces internal ideological rifts as the younger generation challenges the conservative regime, exemplified by recent hijab protests. Simultaneously, Iran has been fostering Shia militant groups in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen to project its influence and engage in shadow warfare against Israel and Saudi Arabia. The escalating Iran-Israel conflict and Iran's involvement in the Syrian civil war highlight its geopolitical maneuvers. The study argues that there is an interplay between Iran's internal politicized identity crises and its external power projection, as the regime seeks to consolidate its legitimacy by emphasizing anti-Western and anti-Israeli sentiments. However, this strategy faces a dilemma, as resources allocated to suppressing domestic dissent and maintaining regional influence may further strain Iran's economy and exacerbate internal instability. The changing regional dynamics, such as the U.S.—Iran nuclear deal and the Arab-Israeli normalization, also pose challenges to Iran's strategic calculus.

The Existence of Gus Iqdam's Dakwah in the Spiritual Preferences of the Young Generation

In rapid changes in the digital world, da'wah as an effort to spread religious values is also required to keep up with the development of information technology. Currently, many preachers utilize social media, especially Tik Tok, to attract the participation of the younger generation who are already very familiar with social media. Various styles of da'wah are offered as a characteristic of each preacher. The author focuses the research study on one of the preachers quite famous among the younger generation, Gus Iqdam. This study aims to review more deeply the existence of Gus Iqdam's preaching in the spiritual preferences of the younger generation. The research method used is a qualitative approach. Data collection was carried out through observation of the Tik Tok social media content of Majelis Sabilu Taubah @hadrohsabilutaubah, then the data was analyzed using content analysis. The results showed the central role of a figure, namely Gus Iqdam, who has a distinctive and contemporary characteristic in delivering da'wah. He can attract the participation of the wider community, especially the younger generation. Gus Iqdam's da'wah style is adapted to the spiritual preferences of today's younger generation. On the fifth day of Harlah, Majelis Taklim Sabilu Taubah invited singers who were trending among young people to enliven the event. In the perspective of the spiritual marketplace theory developed by Wade Clark Roof, this shows the synergy between worldly interests and the spirituality of the generation of seekers.

Generations of pride? LGBTQ+ rights, sexuality, and voting behaviour in Spain

ABSTRACT This study investigates the enduring presence of a sexuality gap in political behaviour within the unique context of Spain – an early-mover country in the expansion of LGBTQ+ rights. First, analysing supply-side dynamics, we demonstrate that political parties in Spain remain markedly polarised on LGBTQ+ rights. Second, utilising original survey data, we observe a more pronounced sexuality gap among younger generations: the youngest LGB voters demonstrate notably greater support for left-wing parties, particularly emergent progressive parties to the left of the social democrats than their older counterparts, while rejecting right-wing alternatives. These results underscore the enduring significance of sexual identity in shaping political behaviours, even in a nation celebrated for its strides in the advancement LGBTQ+ rights.

Young generations facing post-nuclear accident situations: from Chernobyl to Fukushima

Young generations facing post-nuclear accident situations: from Chernobyl to Fukushima

Partisipasi Mahasiswa Kuliah Kerja Nyata Dalam Menyuarakan Gerakan Anti Bullying Pada Anak-Anak di Sekitar Wilayah Alun-Alun Sidoarjo dan Taman Bungkul Surabaya

Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) is a form of student activity in higher education, which is also part of education and has the aim of doing community service. Community service in this paper refers to the activities of the author's group, which conducts empirical study practices, by directly carrying out socialization activities to the community related to the dangers of bullying for children. This activity is deemed necessary to overcome the phenomenon of moral degradation that occurs in children. Through this activity, the authors try to campaign to children, teenagers, and parents around Sidoarjo Square and Surabaya Bungkul Park, to break the chain of bullying in the scope of children's friendship, because moral degradation itself is a trigger for bullying or discrimination against someone, in this case children in the scope of their friendship. This activity is carried out solely for education and community service, as well as an effort to foster the moral quality of the nation's young generation. From this activity, the author can say that socialization is the right method to do in shaping children's morals through the delivery of informative and interesting material.

Kuliah Kerja Nyata: Membangun Generasi Muda Cerdas dan Kreatif, Serta Memperbaiki Desa Berkualitas, dan Edukasi Perpajakan pada Gen Z di Desa Lubang Buaya, Setu, Kab. Bekasi

The Real Work Lecture Program (KKN) has been implemented in Lubang Buaya Village, Setu, Kab. Bekasi. In this program we seek to help local communities overcome the problems in the economic, educational, social and health sectors as well as in the infrastructure and environmental sectors that they face. This article discusses KKN's efforts to develop the potential of the younger generation, especially Generation Z, through strengthening intelligent and creative education. Apart from that, this article also highlights improvements to village facility infrastructure to improve the quality of life of local communities. During KKN activities, various tax education programs are carried out to increase public understanding and awareness, especially generation Z, about the obligations and benefits of taxation. Through the integration of these activities, it is hoped that a young generation can be created that is not only intelligent and creative, but also has social awareness and the ability to contribute to sustainable village development.

Dampak Pembelajaran PAI Berbasis Lingkungan dengan Integrasi Teknologi dan Media Sosial terhadap Karakter Religius Siswa SDN 1 Mlaran Purworejo

<em><span lang="EN-ID">Environmental Based Islamic Religious Education (PAI) holds significance not only in preserving religious values but also in emphasizing humanity’s responsibility as stewards of Earth. Environmental Challenges like pollution and globlal warming necessitate a wellprepared younger generation to serve as agents of positive change. Integrating technology and social media into PAI instruction can enchance students’ learning experiences and broaden the scope of relevant environmental messages. Additionally, fostering religious character and environmental social consciousness stands as a primary objective of this educational approach. This research aims to analyze the imppact of environmental based PAI integrated with technology and social media on the religious character and environmental awareness of 14 students at SDN 1 Mlaran. Employying a qualitative research methodology with a descriptive analytic approach, data was gathered through observation, interviews, documentation, and literature views. The findings reveal that environmental based PAI integrated with technologyy and social media positively impacts students’ religious character and environmental awareness. This positive impact manifests in heightened student awarness of the importance of environmental protection and enhanced student behaviors reflecting religious character, such as love for Allah SWT, maintaining cleanliness, and mutual assistance</span></em>

The Happy Builders of New China

Abstract This paper offers an outline of the narratives and perceptions by Italian travellers about the life and social position of Chinese youth in the People’s Republic during the 1950s. Its goal is to explore how the image of Chinese youth under Socialism produced by transnational propaganda in the Socialist cosmopolis and circulating abroad intertwined with the factual observations and the personal assumptions of the Italian intellectuals on the revolutionary social transformation of China in that period. It argues that, although travellers were impressed by the apparent protagonism of the younger generation in the construction of Socialism in China in those years and read it as a symbol of new China, they also speculated on how the conditions of youth after the revolution had really implied a dramatic change in their social and cultural power and in their political emancipation.

Determining Intention to Visit Negeri Sembilan among Local Young Tourist in Malaysia

Many organisations will experience an effect on their target population as a result of demographic shifts. Therefore, in order to increase their market share and profitability, all companies must target a younger demographic. Malaysia's greatest contributor to its gross domestic product is tourism, which takes advantage of the country's numerous picturesque landscapes. Additionally, Seremban is a highly frequented tourist destination, attracting a significant number of visitors. This research demonstrates how the Malaysian tourism sector can effectively appeal to a younger demographic of tourists. This research endeavour will employ generation theory to examine the attributes of a locality that influence the visitation patterns of individuals within the 15–30 age bracket in Seremban. Once the data collection is complete, This study will employ the SmartPLS software for data analysis. The purpose of this analysis is to establish a statistically significant relationship between the dependent variable, Young Generation Tourism for Visiting Seremban, and the independent variables, Amenities, Attractions, Complementary Services, and Entrance Fees.

Framing Chinese Youth in the Aftermath of the Cultural Revolution

Abstract The launching of the reform program in 1978 went hand in hand with praising Chinese youth as the vanguard of the new struggle for modernising China. Yet, the official rhetoric projected the ideal youth, while being at odds with the complex reality of the early post-Mao era, when the experience of the Cultural Revolution (CR) turned out to be the main reason for the so-called ‘youth problem’. Both international and Chinese literature have highlighted that in the reform era, youth, intended as a social and cultural category or construct, came to be associated with less positive values, and the traditional discourse of ‘youth as hope’ proliferated along and intertwined with a negative discourse of ‘youth as trouble’. This paper looks at the re-emergence of the Communist Youth League (CYL) as a key institutional actor in setting the stage for the construction of a new social discourse on youth in the transitional period 1978–1981, when the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leadership confronted with the need to deal with the tumultuous upheaval of the CR and its impact on youth on the one hand, and to push forward the reformist agenda on the other. By mainly relying on CYL sources (documents, internal publications and the official youth press), a part of which has been largely unexplored so far, it shows how the discourse on youth became complex and multifaceted in those historical circumstances, reflecting not just different views within the élite but also and most importantly the very tensions involved in the reform project. While the existence of the ‘youth problem’ led to establishing a causal nexus with the now condemned ultra-leftist tendencies associated with Lin Biao and the Gang of Four, the need to make sense of the complexity of youth boosted a heated debate on youth characteristics, with a number of cadres and adult experts affiliated to the CYL defining, describing and prescribing what Chinese youth were in ways that, by ensuring they had not been guilty as former Red Guards and recognising them as both victims and increasingly emancipated actors, eventually pushed forward a new idea of youth that conformed to the new modernization aims of the Party. Providing an assessment of the young generation and its inclinations in the aftermath of the CR eventually became the premise for facilitating the emergence of a new youth subjectivity, while envisioning the integration of the self within the broader collective and the coexistence of liberal values with traditional socialist ethics. The debate on youth characteristics reflected the complex changes taking place in China and was constitutive of a broader process that set the stage for rethinking the socialisation of youth in the post-Mao era.

Penambahan Nilai Estetik pada Produk Selendang Batik Pesisiran dengan Aplikasi Manipulating Fabric

The application of manipulating fabrics to batik can create uniqueness and exclusivity to increase its value. The application of manipulating fabrics on batik can support the development or creation of custom made batik based on creativity to create batik fashion innovation. This can encourage the creation of new product designs to refresh the market. The application of manipulating fabrics to batik provides novelty value because it adds use value to the product. Adding use value to batik products can add to the superiority of the product, namely that apart from being beautiful it also has a certain physical appearance. It is important to develop batik to maintain its sustainability. Batik as a cultural heritage still needs to continue to be developed to be transformed to the younger generation. There are still younger generations who think batik is old fashioned clothing. Batik can be modified to suit current modern fashion trends so that the younger generation is even more enthusiastic about preserving it. One way that can be done is by applying manipulating fabric. The aim of this research is to produce a new product design with the idea of providing additional use value to coastal motif batik products by applying the technique of manipulating fabrics. The method used is qualitative research with a practice-based approach to the creative arts creation process (practice-led research). The result of this research is a batik shawl with fabric manipulation applications in the form of embroidery, slashing and smocking.

Environmental Communication of the Kapuas River Clean Action by the Pontianak Young Generation

This article aims to increase the perception, experience, and communication of the young generation of Pontianak City in maintaining the cleanliness of the Kapuas River. The most considerable pollution of the river comes from household waste. River hygiene socialization often involves the people of riverside areas, as if they are the ones responsible for river cleanliness. The river cleanup action so far is also considered just ceremonial. This P.K.M. (community service) focuses on two activities: the digital campaign and the collective movement #AksiBersihSungaiKapuas. The digital campaign is carried out ten days ahead of World Environment Day. It contains education and recordings of the actual actions of Pontianak’s Young Generation. 134 digital campaigns are using the hashtag #AksiNyataBersihSungaiKapuas. Meanwhile, the Collective Movement is held on World Environment Day every June 5. A total of 2 tons of garbage was collected in the Kapuas River clean-up action. Plastic waste, water hyacinth, and household waste are the most common. The young generation of Pontianak City is not only a spectator but a subject in education and disseminating the habit of maintaining the cleanliness of the Kapuas River environment.

Contributions of Prof. P. Venkataramaiah to the research on radiation physics and education in India.

Prof. P. Venkataramaiah (P.V.), born on July 08, 1937, has been active in research for the past five decades in several areas of Nuclear Physics and Environmental Sciences. He has visited several Universities and research institutes in various countries such as Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, France, the UK, Canada and the USA. Apart from research work he has also held many administrative positions and made revolutionary improvements in the education sector of India. Even after retirement, Prof. P.V. has actively involved himself inspiring and encouraging the younger generation at secondary level. As an honour for his untiring dedication even in his eighties, his colleagues and students have written articles about his contributions to research and education. This include contributions from Prof. P.V. himself along with Prof. K.S. Mallesh, Prof. N. Nagaiah, Prof. S.A. Bari, Prof. M. Venkateshwaralu, Shri. M. Vasudev, Dr K. Nagaraja, Mrs. Sreemathi Hariprasad and Dr N. Bhagyalakshmi.