Generation Gap (Research Report writing)

Unanimous World of Blues“The Generation Gap”

Chapter #1

(1.1)INTRODUCTION

A Culture is a composite of the enduring behaviors, ideas and attitude and

traditions shared by a large group of people and transmitted from one

generation to next.

Attitude is a hypothetical construct that represents individuals like or dislike

for an item. All are positive, negative or neutral views of an “attitude object”

that is a person behavior or event. People can also be “Ambivalent” towards

a target possess a positive and negative bias towards the attitude in

questions.

Every generation has its middle class majority and norms which are decided

by those eras’ standards of behaviors and thoughts. Every group receives a

name whether it is a club or organization plants, animals, or people.

No matter what it is it will receives a level so label so that it can be referred

easily. The values of past generation have been very self centered. Young

generation believes in equal rights for all strong connections with family and

friends. Young generation is so materialistic that the older generation sees

them as “Floozies with credit cards.”

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The youth today are definitely not giving respect and regards to the aged

generation for reasons that ours circumstantial and particularly of fast moves

forwards of the world which is more drifting towards materialism and less in

spirituality. There is no dynamic, truthful and leadership that can inspire

these frustrated, visionless, jobless, desperate youths who are surely on a

cross road.

Generally, no elders will think that for children. The good qualities are

inherited from the elders. It’s true that world is changing and new ideas are

emerging. This cannot frighten anyone. However, it creates some anxiety

among elders who treasures high values which they

have inherited. It’s also a fact that elders feel insecure as they are offended

that children may not take care of them during old age. This can be

ascertained from the fact many old age homes are functioning in our

country. The present day youngsters will also become older on day which

should be kept in mind. One should lead only an interesting by also a

meaningful life.

Any individual when young is hot blooded. The young have agitated mind.

In such a condition they cannot take right decisions and pass the blame on

the elders for their failures. If one has been honest in life, the most observed

discipline and have good chapter. One fails to understand how and why

respecting older is going to cause defensive and aggressive teaching among

the youth. As long as one depends on elder, due respect must be given.

The youth must realize when they have the right to fight for their

individuality that also the duty to answer society collectively.

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There is no doubt that the young generation is getting more and more

aggressive, frustrated, ignorant and intolerant day by day. Various reasons

can be attributed to this phenomenon. First of all, in a highly competitive

world, survival of the fittest syndrome is working now. The norms that are

being set to measure the standard of fitness itself are questionable courtesy.

The reservation policy that has virtually divided and distributed every bond

that kept our society as one in olden days.

Those who care and value their parents must be highlighted in the society so

that they become an example to others also. For if persons respects and take

care of their parents they will surely do some in the society.

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Chapter #2

(2.1)LITERATURE REVIEW

A generation gap is a popular term used to describe big differences between

people of a younger generation and their elders. This can be defined as

occurring “when older and younger people do not understand each other

because of their different experiences, opinions, habits and behavior.”[1] The

term first came into prominence in Western countries during the 1960s, and

described the cultural differences between the Baby Boomers and their

parents. Although some generational differences have existed throughout

history, during this era differences between the two generations grew

significantly in comparison to previous times, particularly with respect to

such matters as musical tastes, fashion, drug use,culture and politics. This

may have been magnified by the unprecedented size of the young Baby

Boomer generation, which gave it unprecedented power, influence, and

willingness to rebel against societal norms. (http//:wikipedia.com)

According to Meera

“The generation gap is the constant struggle of the parents to prevent their

kids from doing things that their own experiences and wisdom tell them is

going to harm their kids. The kids on the other hand try constantly to prove

to the parents that they are equipped to take control of their lives. Neither is

wrong – they are both right in their own premise. The parents blinded by

their love for the kids would rather have their own experiences replace the

experiences of their kids. Whereas, the kids are convinced that their

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebel

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreational_drug_use

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fashion

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_Boom

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960s

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_countries


decisions are right and are based on current situations that the parents may

not necessarily be aware of.” (Chaudary.M, 1999)

According to Ahsan Kiani

“Inevitably age-versus-youth conflict between authority and rebellion,

between experience and naivety, between limits and exuberance, between

responsibility and freedom, is too simplistic. There are certain biological

determinants which ensure that, when we are young, we have more physical

energy; and psychologically we may have less containment and less rigidity

when it comes to expressing ourselves, because the ego has not yet become

“set” in its habit patterns and defences. Repeated confrontations with

worldly limits may also sometimes, although not always, play their part in

making us less inclined to take risks when we are older. The archetypal

polarity of the senex and the puer aeternus reflects this inherent life process.

But beyond these very general factors, the picture is more complicated than

it might seem. Not only individuals may break the mould, but also entire

generation groups. The face of the senex may reveal itself in the young, the

face of the pure in the old.” (Kiani.A, 2000)

“It is common for certain differences in viewpoint and opinion between

parents and children to be brought about by age and the different

environments in which each generation has grown up. The younger

generation may not have the same experiences and feelings their parents

have. Therefore, understanding and empathizing with parents is essential to

understanding and resolving the conflicts. Communication is essential and

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promotes understanding between generations so they can become aware of

the nature and source of their cultural difficulties.” (Azimi.A, 1998)

According Rohit Shahakar

“when older and younger people do not understand each other because of

their different experiences, opinions, habits and behavior”. So ultimately

what comes out is a series of clashes running haywire all across the world.”

“This gap started widening more & more & finally in 1990s, there was

another big hit. The introduction of Mobile phones & pagers, TV games,

Computers, etc. caused a drastic change in the lifestyle of people. The rise in

economy led to more n more buyers of automobiles, gizmos. There began

enormous spending on fast food restaurants, entertainment (movies, malls)

and other media. Today, as we can see, the youth is totally dependent on

these technologies. The elders however prefer the older ways of working.

Though any of them have adapted to the new winds, there are many who still

sail their own way. The elders detest the modern ways of partying, youth

getting addicted to alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, etc. The youth, on the other

hand, are fed up with the regular criticism of the elders. The youth prefer the

fast & happening life, whereas the elders prefer the good old hard-working

& stable life.” (Shahakar. R, 2008)

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(2.2) Problem Statement

There is a generation gap between young and their elders. This survey is on

the attitude of young towards their elders.

(2.3) Hypothesis

Young people have negative attitude towards their elder.

Null hypothesis: Young people have positive attitude towards their

elders.

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Chapter #3

Operational definitions

Elders

Men and women of 40-60 years are considered as elders, for this particular

survey.

Young

Boys and girls of age between 15-27 are considered as the representative of

young generation for the survey.

Attitude

Positive attitude

In this survey the term positive attitude reflects the love and care of elders

towards their youngsters and, respect and obedience of young ones towards

their elders.

Negative attitude

Here the negative attitude will reflect rigidity and strict behavior of elder.

However the ill mannered, overconfident behavior and sense of rejection

towards elders will be taken as negative attitude of the youngsters.

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Chapter # 4

METHODOLOGY

Sampling Technique:

The sample is selected through convenient sampling technique. The

information is collected from members of the population who are

conveniently available to provide it. This is provided the basic information

quickly and efficiently.

Research Tools: Sample Size

Sample size for this research consists of 25 users, to have a better

representation of the population.

Data collection

Research tool:

Quantitative data in the form of questionnaire is used, which is making filled

from public of Rawalpindi. The questionnaire is closed ended and the

scheme was followed as strongly agree, agree, undecided, disagree and

strongly disagree.

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Chapter# 5

(5.1)RESULTS:

RESULTS OF BOYS

TOTAL NO OF PARTCIPANTS 25

Total no of ( ) responses 17/25*100=68%


RESULTS OF GIRLS

TOTAL NO OF PATICIPENTS 25



After tabulation and calculation of data, overall results show a positive

attitude with the percentage of 72%. Our null hypothesis that “attitude of

young generation towards elders is positive”. So the results of our study

significantly shows that the young girls have more positive attitude towards

their elders and it is obvious from the percentage of their responses that is

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StronglyDisagreeDisagreeUndecidedAgreeStrongly Agree

The Idea behind the elders strict behavior is to benefit young generation?

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Young generation gets physical, social, psychological and economicalprotection from their elders?

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Elders are role model for their young generation?

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Young generation respect younger opinion?

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76%, whereas young buys also show positive attitude but a little less as

compare with the girls and their percentage is 68%.

(5.2)GRAPHS

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Sharing ideas with the older generation help them to understand presentsituation?

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Young generation thinks that they are more intelligent than their elders?

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Some times young's behavior not respectfull to their elders?

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Young generation is over-confident and ill-mannered?

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Young generation consider elder's ideas out-dated?

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Unreasonable strictness and restiction of elders is a cause of gap betweentwo generation?

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Lack of respect of the elders is due to the wrong brought up of younggeneration?

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Elders want to impose their unaccomplished wishes on youngs?

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Young generation have a broad vision than their elders?

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Young generations thinks that elders are less competent and capable?

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Chapter # 6

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DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION:

Our ancient culture teaches us to respect parents, teachers and guest.

Respecting elders cannot affect the individuality. An individual is a part of

society. Moreover media plays a big role in influencing the youth.

Knowledge, talent, interest, intellect, is all aspects. One can be

knowledgeable and talented in particular field or subject. However decision

making is something different. One has to apply his/her intellect to take the

right action at right time. Therefore, the act of decision making is gained by

experience alone.

The young and elder have different point of view and perception towards

life. In several matters they are at loggerheads with one another. The young

may become impetuous and show great hurry in doing things. They cannot

brook any delay. To quote Shakespeare,

“Youth is hot and old age is weak and cold”

The people of older age are God fearing and they attach great importance to

moral and spiritual values, but the younger generation does not show any

great interest in them.

The people of older generation are orthodox and superstitious. They are

ready to spend any amount of the religious believes that are dear to them.

The youth do not approve this.

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The youth want to enjoy life full. They do not like to lead a life of simplicity

and austerity, but this is not the case with the elder generation. More often

than not, the youth want to follow the Epicurean philosophy. They are

interested in mundane life.

The elders have now begun to realize the feelings of younger and they are

now willing to accept their view. They now think that they should also move

with the time and not remain like a stick-in-the mud.

Chapter#7

QUESTIONNAIRE

INTRODUCTION

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ATTITUDE OF YOUNG TOWARDS THEIR ELDERS

CONSENT FORM

We are students of MBA-1 (Regular). For the fulfillment of course we have

to do a project. So we are doing a survey on the attitude of young toward

their elders. The information which you will provide will not be disclosed in

any case and it will not be made public. Kindly give us the right information.

………………….

Signature

QUESTIONNAIRE

GENDER: _________________

QUALIFICATION: _________

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AGE:______________________

INSTRUCTIONS: Please attempt all the items whether you are agree disagree or

undecided. You are requested to select only one option for each question and

answer all items.

1. The idea behind the elder’s strict behavior is to benefit younger generation?

1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided

4) Strongly Disagree

5) Disagree

2. Young generation gets physical, social, psychological and economical

protection for their elders?

1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided


5) Disagree

3. Elders always promote and inculcate their cultural values, trends in the young

generation?

1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided


5) Disagree

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4. Elders are source of identity and belongingness for their young

generation?

1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided


5) Disagree

5. Elders are role model for their young generation?

1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided


5) Disagree

6. Young generation respect elder’s opinion?

1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided


5) Disagree

7. Young generation gives preference to elders over their observation?

1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided


5) Disagree

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8. Apperception given by older generation to the young ones can help in

building up their confidence?

1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided


5) Disagree

9. Elders not only help young ones but also try to solve their problems?

1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided


5) Disagree

10. Sharing ideas with the older generation help them to understand present

situation?

1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided


5) Disagree

11. Young generation thinks that they are more intelligent than their elders?

1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided

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5) Disagree

12. Sometimes young’s behavior is not respectful to their elders?

1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided


5) Disagree

13. Young generation is over confident and ill mannered?

1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided


5) Disagree

14. Young generation thinks elders ideas outdated?

1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided


5) Disagree

15. Unreasonable strictness and restriction of elders is a cause of gap

between two generation?

1) Strongly Agree

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2) Agree

3) Undecided


5) Disagree

16. Lack of respect of elders is due to the wrong brought up of young

generation?

1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided


5) Disagree

17. Elders want to impose their unaccomplished ideas on yong generation?

1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided


5) Disagree

18. Young generation thinks that elders are less competent and capable?

1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided


5) Disagree

19. Young generation have broad vision than their elders?

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1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided


5) Disagree

20. Young generation take elders as a burden and not their responsibility?

Strongly Agree

1) Strongly Agree

2) Agree

3) Undecided


5) Disagree

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