Generation Z in Thailand’s Senses and Signs of Respect
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This research aims to determine the senses and signs of respect of generation Z in Thailand. The sample included 400 students belonging to the generation Z age range. Convenience sampling method was applied. The research instrument was a questionnaire. The “Sense” part includes questions of Generation Z’s self-evaluation on the level of respects they act upon others along with their perception on the level of respect they received from others. Whereas the “Sign” part was designed by giving informants a conflict situation and ask for their reaction. Data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics consisting of frequency, percentage and mean. The results showed that the informants consisted of 299 females and 101 males, age between 18 -21 years old. The finding indicates a sense that generation Z belief that they act respectfully upon others at high level, however, they receive the act of respect from others at moderate level. In addition, more than half of generation z informants tend to show a sign of respect through their reactions when facing conflict situation.
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