PSYC 3430 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Millennials, Narcissism, Extraversion And Introversion
19 Jan 2016
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Which prior established norm do you (i. e. , your group) believe. Gen y is also sometimes called generation me" for their emphasis on themselves. According to ralston et al. , generation y has been identified with expressing self-indulgent values, attitudes and behaviours (2005). Their self-centeredness and self-love is a direct result of increasing social media sites (sms) and more importantly, excessive parental nurturing and codling. Generation y was born into a rapidly changing digital era. With the latest technological innovations, information is now accessible to everyone, everywhere. According to ong et al. , sms are linked to narcissism and extraversion as it allows for self-presentation (2011). Under no circumstances is negative criticism to be received by any gen y individual otherwise tantrums and sulking would ensue. As a result, those that make up gen. Y have high-self esteem and is seen as the trophy generation" (meier and mitchell, 2010). Opportunities of teaching generation y. journal of graduate medical.
