International Anatolian Psychology Colloquium: The Role of Gen Z in the Workforce


Etkinlik Kategorisi: Bilimsel Kongre / Sempozyum Organizasyonu

Etkinlik Türü: Sempozyum

Etkinlik Organizasyonu Yılı: 2024

Katılımcı Sayısı: 100

Özet:

Join us for the first session of the Inaugural Colloquium Series, organized by the Perception and Politics Laboratory (PnP Lab) at the Psychology Department of Abdullah Gul University, in collaboration with the Kayseri Industrial Chamber. 

This colloquium will explore the psychological dynamics of Generation Z in the workforce, based on a collaborative field study with the Kayseri Industrial Chamber. The study involved interviews with managers at the Kayseri Industrial Zone, revealing four main social representations about Gen Z: generational differences, human resources functions, skills development, and university contributions to the industrial sector. The session will present findings from these interviews, alongside results from six psychology research projects conducted by young researchers, themselves from Generation Z, providing unique insights into their own generation:

The session aims to bridge the gap between generations in the workplace and provide scientifically driven solutions for the public and policymakers. Your insights and participat ion will be invaluable in shaping future research and practices.

We look forward to welcoming you to this enlightening event.


Main Topics

Generational Differences

Human Resources Functions

Skill Development

Contributions of Universities to the Industrial Sector 


Research Presentations


Social Representations of Gen Z: Seeing the Young Generational Workforce in the Eye of Industrial Managers

Ahmet Çoymak, PhD. - PnP Lab Coordinator, Abdullah Gül University Psychology Department Associate Professor


Panel 1: Is Gen Z Really Impatient & money-hungry?

Cognitive Dissonance and Difficult Choice: Salary vs Long-Term Career Goals 

Manal Chtibi, Abdullah Gül University Psychology Department Undergraduate Student

Nazlı Karakoçoğlu, PnP Lab Member, Ankara University Psychology Department Graduate Student, Nuh Naci Yazgan University Research Assistant


Generation Z: The Power of Meeting Relational Needs on Persistence

Deryanur Akdağ, Abdullah Gül University Psychology Department Undergraduate Student

İrem İpek, Abdullah Gül University Psychology Department Undergraduate Student 


Understanding the Impact of Social Media Comparison on Perseverance Among the Young Generation 

Tuğba Nebioğlu, Abdullah Gül University Psychology Department Undergraduate Student

Hasan Yentür, MSc., PnP Lab Member, PhD Student at Dokuz Eylül University, Research Assistant at Demokrasi University Department of Psychology


Panel 2: The Functions of Gen Z in Work Settings: Conflict vs Compliance to Success? 


Effects of Intra-Group Ideological Diversity on Creativity and Problem Solving

Eylem Helin Metin, Abdullah Gül University Psychology Department Undergraduate Student

Ömer Topuz, MSc., PnP Lab Manager, Abdullah Gül University Psychology Department Research Assistant


Does Theoretical Knowledge or Practical Knowledge Make Our Work Easier?

Rana Akay, Abdullah Gül University Psychology Department Undergraduate Student

Hafize Öznur Erem, PnP Lab Member, Ankara University Graduate Student, Abdullah Gül University Psychology Department Research Assistant


Exploring the Impact of Group Dynamics on Organizational Myopia: A Study on Shared Mental Models and Diversity

Sultan Güler, Abdullah Gül University Psychology Department Undergraduate Student

Fatmanur Topal, Abdullah Gül University Psychology Department Undergraduate Student

Muhlis Eroğlu, PnP Lab Member, Uludağ University Graduate Student, Cappadocia University Psychology Department Research Assistant


Who Should Participate?

Academics and researchers in psychology and social sciences

Industry professionals and executives

Policymakers and public sector representatives

Students and educators


Contact information

For more information, please contact:

Contact Person: Ömer Topuz, Lab Manager

Email: omer.topuz@agu.edu.tr

Phone: +90 352 224 88 00 


Understanding the Impact of Social Media Comparison on Perseverance Among the Young Generation Be part of this insightful discussion and help close generational gaps in the workplace. Your participation and contributions will be invaluable in shaping future research and practice.