Mr. Bennett and Mrs. Woolf {1994}

Howe, Irving

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“…Gen Z students are quick to receive help from their parents, who tend to be particularly watchful and protective. With the assistance of technology, parents of Gen Z students tend to talk with their college student children frequently, closely monitor their children’s lives, and intervene at times of stress or adversity (Howe, 2019). They have thus affectionately been referred to as “snowplow parents” because of their commitment to clear obstacles from their children’s path (Miller & Bromwich, 2019).…”

Section: Introducing Generation Zmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Although previous studies have explored characteristics of Gen Z college students in general (e.g., Howe, 2019; Seemiller & Grace, 2016), to our knowledge no studies have focused on the characteristics and anticipated skills and learning outcomes of Gen Z psychology majors. A focus on Gen Z psychology majors is necessary for at least two reasons.…”

Section: Introducing Generation Zmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Introducing Gen Z psychology majors: Why they choose to major in psychology (and what they expect to learn).

Collisson¹,

Eck²,

Harig³

2023

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology

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Gen Z shares many technological, social, mental, and public health experiences which may influence their decision to major in psychology and acquire related skills and knowledge. This study interviewed and surveyed Gen Z psychology majors so programs can anticipate incoming student characteristics and their desired learning goals. In Study 1, focus groups of Gen Z psychology majors were asked open-ended questions regarding their shared characteristics, why they chose to major in psychology, and their desired skills and learning outcomes. In Study 2, an online sample of Gen Z psychology majors rated their agreement with the content-coded themes of Study 1. Study 1 revealed Gen Z psychology majors tend to be tech-savvy, socially aware, and change oriented. Reasons for majoring in psychology included a desire to improve society, increase mental health, and a curiosity about others' behavior. The most frequently desired skills and learning outcomes included developing interpersonal and communication skills, greater perceptiveness, critical thinking, and applied knowledge. Study 2 confirmed these findings. Gen Z psychology majors share many characteristics and expectations that can inform how psychology programs relate to students and anticipate their needs. Findings may guide recruitment and other programmatic decisions.

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Section: Introducing Generation Zmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introducing Generation Zmentioning

confidence: 99%