If you're born from 1997 - 2012, you're part of the generation of "digital natives." With an identity focused on the internet and digital age, this generation continues to face global challenges like social media addiction, climate anxiety, a shifting economic landscape, and deep political strife. But how does this actually affect their thoughts? What does the research say? Every Sunday, join Marco as he discusses the unique challenges and identity shifts of Gen Z's culture - and how it effects your mind and psychology.
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Gen Z has a unique take on what beauty means to us. Studies have increasingly continued to show the benefits of being beautiful - and in a consumerist market, we continue to pursue beauty in the form of clear skin, thinness, and surgerical changes. Yet, Gen Z still comments on doing beauty for themselves - as a means of self-care, wellness, and empowering oneself. How much truth is there in this framework? Join us today as we talk about:
Beauty standards as a means of self-care
Plastic surgery
Globalization and changing standards
Social media
...and more!
8 Sept 2024
Interlude - Delays and Life Updates
This week is a bit different! I will be taking a short break with the launch of this episode as I am going to be putting my full research energy into finishing up my publication. I hope you all have been enjoying the show so far - so here's a little life update from me to you!
3 Sept 2024
#6 - Loneliness is our addiction
Our generation is showing less and less resilience to building tolerance to addictions, and one of the major causes may be due to loneliness. Although ;oneliness is seen as one of the major issues in today's world, it is one of the unspoken issues when it manifests in the form of addiction. On this episode, we talk about:
How loneliness plays a role in addiction development
Social media addiction
The unique challenges of Gen Z's increased addictive phases
Building an identity of self-control and autonomy over your own life
...and much more!
25 Aug 2024
#5 - Money WILL make you happier
Wealth and money is sometimes taught today to us that "it won't make us happy" and that we need to have other things like purpose and relationships instead. Sure, that might be true, but what does the research say behind it? Is there a good reason that Gen Z seems to be so focused around money and career? In this episode, we break down:
History of money research
Why money is important to happiness
How money enhances our relationships
How we can find happiness without focusing solely on wealth
...and much more!
18 Aug 2024
#4 - Are we getting more emotionally immature?
Do you still feel like a kid? Many of us might - and keeping the childish part of ourselves is a good thing. But what's happening with our emotional states? Research finds that Gen Z is becoming less and less emotionally intelligent over the years, and that might be an issue. Listen into this episode to learn about:
Attachment theory
Emotional expression of attachment styles
Gen Z and emotional intelligence
The effect of the pandemic on our emotions
...and much more!
11 Aug 2024
#3 - Should we reclaim "being a hater"?
"If you have nothing nice to say, then don't say anything at all". This phrase is deeply rooted in different parts of our life, but interestingly, Gen Z seems to be taking its own stance against this. Culturally, being a "hater" seems to be something people want to make a part of their identity - but how does this work, and does psychological research say that hating is actually a good thing?
Listen into this episode as we discuss:
What hate as an emotion is
Where the feeling of hate comes from
The cultural phenomenon of "being a hater"
When and where being a hater is healthy
How to better manage your hatred
...and much more!
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4 Aug 2024
#2 - Gen Z and Dating Culture
We're all at the age where we are thinking about dating - but dating really isn't the same anymore. Between the pandemic, dating apps, and a weird personality landscape, how can we possibly find love in today's world? Well, in this episode, we'll be talking all about:
Dating apps and how they affect us
Gen Z and how many of us are dating
Where our generation is meeting to start relationships
What's stopping people from dating
What makes a good partner
and much, much more!
References available at:
28 Jul 2024
#1 - Understanding the quarter-life crisis
As we get older, it seems that a sense of dread is chasing us everywhere we go. We don't know what job we might like, our relationships aren't the same, and we don't seem to like the things we used to. Life is confusing and we wish that someone could give us an answer - but it doesn't seem like our parents went through a quarter-life crisis, so what now?
In this episode, we hope to unpack the quarterlife crisis, relieve some of your confusion, and give you some insight into:
What is a quarter-life crisis?
Why is the quarter-life crisis becoming more common?
How the quarter-life crisis is uniquely affecting Gen Z
The four phases of the quarter-life crisis
Tips and tricks to get through it all
...and more!
References available here: https://tinyurl.com/genz-episode1
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