Results: Generation Y ( born 1978 to 1997)
1.
1.
They say that Generation Y's are the most entitled and narcissistic group to date. Do you think the feeling of entitlement is a bad thing?
Yes
60%
•
930 votes
No
18%
•
279 votes
Undecided
15%
•
231 votes
Not Applicable
7%
•
113 votes
2.
2.
Which of the following would you say is applicable about Generation Y? Gen Y’s will make rash decisions which will cause more mistakes
38%
•
583 votes
Gen Y’s will be more entrepreneurial as they are not afraid to experiment
34%
•
522 votes
N/A
23%
•
361 votes
Other (please specify)
6%
•
87 votes
3.
3.
Which of the following do you believe are the causes for Gen Y's feeling of entitlement? Child rearing principles which push self worth, i.e. you can do no wrong; you are not responsible for mistakes
50%
•
773 votes
Increased wealth of the middle class resulting in parents indulging children
27%
•
422 votes
Parents treating their children as friends and equals
35%
•
540 votes
Social media which expands the knowledge base
23%
•
361 votes
Reality TV
28%
•
429 votes
The recession
8%
•
119 votes
Technology advances
26%
•
398 votes
Gen Y‘s do not act more entitled than other generations
11%
•
178 votes
N/A
13%
•
198 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
•
45 votes
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