More on Millennials
Some theorize Millenneal’s need for immediate and continuing interaction is the result of an ongoing tension or anxiety they feel triggered by the fear-of-missing-out (FoMO). (Fina, 2013) Researchers at the University of Essex define FoMO, “…as a pervasive apprehension that others might be having rewarding experiences from which one is absent, FoMO is characterized by the desire to stay continually connected with what others are doing.” (Przybylski, Murayama, DeHaan, & Gladwell, 2013) When Millennials receive a text or a snapchat, there is an overwhelming compulsion to see the message or image as soon as it arrives. It is beneficial for teachers to understand this cultural phenomena and it is also helpful for students to be introduced to this concept because it can lead to a better self-understanding. This student characteristic lends its self to being an insightful topic for group discussion in the way FoMO relates to the study of photography. To help students measure and further understand their FoMO, Prybylski’s research team has created a brief survey that they can take at www.ratemyfomo.com.
Some theorize Millenneal’s need for immediate and continuing interaction is the result of an ongoing tension or anxiety they feel triggered by the fear-of-missing-out (FoMO). (Fina, 2013) Researchers at the University of Essex define FoMO, “…as a pervasive apprehension that others might be having rewarding experiences from which one is absent, FoMO is characterized by the desire to stay continually connected with what others are doing.” (Przybylski, Murayama, DeHaan, & Gladwell, 2013) When Millennials receive a text or a snapchat, there is an overwhelming compulsion to see the message or image as soon as it arrives. It is beneficial for teachers to understand this cultural phenomena and it is also helpful for students to be introduced to this concept because it can lead to a better self-understanding. This student characteristic lends its self to being an insightful topic for group discussion in the way FoMO relates to the study of photography. To help students measure and further understand their FoMO, Prybylski’s research team has created a brief survey that they can take at www.ratemyfomo.com.
Here are several other broadly generalized qualities of the millennial, or tech-savvy generation. They:
-Believe they are special.
-Have high expectations for the attention of others.
-Require ongoing objective feedback.
-Believe they are very good at multitasking.
-Lack patience for time commitments they don’t see as having value.
-Expect to have choices instead of dictates.
-Require recognition for their effort.
-Value convenience.
-Desire to be actively engaged in their education.
-Prefer instant gratification and expect immediate results.
-Believe they are special.
-Have high expectations for the attention of others.
-Require ongoing objective feedback.
-Believe they are very good at multitasking.
-Lack patience for time commitments they don’t see as having value.
-Expect to have choices instead of dictates.
-Require recognition for their effort.
-Value convenience.
-Desire to be actively engaged in their education.
-Prefer instant gratification and expect immediate results.
