Generation Z is very concerned about their ability to communicate and build interpersonal relationships, and this is being taken away by the advancement of technology. Thus, the said process has a negative impact on their cognitive abilities. As a result, generation Z perceives that their social skills such as critical thinking and communication are weak. But this generation lacks social skills? Bonfini, editor of the second edition of Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, noted that Generation Z as a whole lacks many of the social skills that previous generations learned through interaction. The "Meet Z" study surveyed more than 3,000 people in 11 countries. Thus, the skills to be ready for this generation are listed as follows: - Discussion (26 percent) - Communication (24 percent) - Public speaking (24 percent) - Working long hours (24 percent) These issues were analyzed in the article. 1.Why do Generation Z have social anxiety? Because the reasons are: online time, finance, current events, climate change. A connected world, climate change, a global pandemic affecting job security, and financial debt are some of the main causes of increased anxiety, stress, and depression among Generation Z. 2.Why is it so difficult for Generation Z to make friends? -Even though they communicate more than ever through technology, social media insecurities can hurt their ability to create and develop relationships. 3. What is the mentality of generation Z? - They are pragmatic and can think well from a material point of view. 4. How socially aware is Generation Z? - Famous for putting pressure on brands, Z's are known as the most socially conscious generation. 5. What makes Generation Z so different? – They are different from older generations because they are digital-first consumers who have grown up in the digital age, are tech-savvy and have high standards for how they spend their time online. 6. What do they want the most? - Career. Generation Z is known as an entrepreneur and is looking for that feeling. They want to tackle projects that help them develop their skills. 7. Why is generation Z's attention span short? – They are used to multitasking with multiple devices and switching between activities at high speed. In addition, this generation can easily access any information they need. This accessibility has shortened the attention span of Generation Z. In short, the expectations and needs of the new generation of young people and future workers are extremely different. Now there is almost no generation in working life who work 9-5 and wait for retirement.
Keywords: XYZ generation theory, Z generation, youth, generation formation