Mannerisms of Millennials: Why are they different?

Authors

  • Laura Christ Dass Universiti Teknologi MARA, Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, Malaysia, Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • Rajani Chandra Mohan Monash University Malaysia, Education Excellence Department, Sunway, Malaysia
  • Geetha Subramaniam SEGI University, Faculty of Education, Languages, Psychology and Music, Kota Damansara, Malaysia
  • M. Selvam M Bharathidasan University, Department of Commerce and Financial Studies, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i21.3698

Keywords:

Millennials, Mannerism, Values, Characteristics

Abstract

Differences in attitudes and mannerisms of the millennials and the older generation could result in intergenerational conflicts. This study aims to determine the definitions of good mannerisms as perceived by the two different generations and to identify the factors that contribute to the mannerisms and characteristics of the millennials. Using a non-experimental design, a questionnaire was distributed to 400 respondents. The responses by the millennials differed in some aspects from the older generation. Nevertheless, both groups agreed that the lack of a good upbringing and social media influences were the primary reasons for the lack of good mannerisms among millennials.

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Published

2022-09-30

How to Cite

Christ Dass , L. ., Chandra Mohan, R. ., Subramaniam, G., & M, M. S. (2022). Mannerisms of Millennials: Why are they different?. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 7(21), 3–9. https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i21.3698

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