Changing Youth Identities

• What is the focus of the Varkey Foundation's international study?


  Examining the attitudes of over 20,000 people aged 15-21
• What age group does Gen Z/Zoomers refer to?


  People born in the late 90s to early 2010s
• Which countries were included in the Varkey Foundation study?


  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • China
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Russia
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • Turkey
  • UK
• What was the overall happiness level of Gen Z youth according to the study?


  Gen Z youth were happy overall
• What personal values do Gen Z youth prioritize?


  Helping their families and themselves get ahead in life
• What factors influence Gen Z youth's choices for the future?


  Families and health
• How does the internet impact the identities of young people?


  • Fundamental part of their identity
  • Helps them find their own voice offline
  • Essential for forming their identities
  • Used to explore and creatively shape identities
• What was the sample size of the online survey conducted by the UK Safer Internet Centre in 2019?


  2,004 young people
• What age range did the online survey target?

  Young people aged 8-17
• Why is the digital world essential for understanding young people's identities?


  It is essential for forming their identities
• What term did Heath (2004) use to describe young people living with their parents after education?


  "Kippers"
• What is the legal obligation regarding education in the UK?


  People are obliged to continue education until 18
• What trend regarding young adults living with their parents was observed in 2011?


  1 in 3 men and 1 in 6 women aged 20-24 were still living with their parents
• What percentage increase was noted in young adults living with their parents over 15 years?


  A 20% increase
• What impact has the extension of education had on young people's independence?


  Independence has been lost, creating a more dependent youth identity