Mihaela Friedlmeier and Alin Gavreliuc
- Published in print:
- 2013
- Published Online:
- January 2014
- ISBN:
- 9781447300984
- eISBN:
- 9781447310921
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781447300984.003.0008
- Subject:
- Sociology, Marriage and the Family
This chapter provides an overview of the impact of sociopolitical and economic changes on individuals belonging to different generations in Romania. Several studies presented here point out that ...
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This chapter provides an overview of the impact of sociopolitical and economic changes on individuals belonging to different generations in Romania. Several studies presented here point out that Romania remains essentially a traditional society (illustrated in terms of religious authority, risk avoidance, focus on discipline, and conservatism). The instability following the economic recession from 2009 put additional obstacles to the transition to modern (or postmodern) value orientations. Other studies suggest a more positive outlook, both in terms of values and perception of recent changes among adolescents and college students. Future research examining how values and behaviours change in response to institutional upheaval is needed. Additionally, it is important to learn more about the factors that contribute to successful coping mechanisms when dealing with socioeconomic challenges and insecurities.Less
This chapter provides an overview of the impact of sociopolitical and economic changes on individuals belonging to different generations in Romania. Several studies presented here point out that Romania remains essentially a traditional society (illustrated in terms of religious authority, risk avoidance, focus on discipline, and conservatism). The instability following the economic recession from 2009 put additional obstacles to the transition to modern (or postmodern) value orientations. Other studies suggest a more positive outlook, both in terms of values and perception of recent changes among adolescents and college students. Future research examining how values and behaviours change in response to institutional upheaval is needed. Additionally, it is important to learn more about the factors that contribute to successful coping mechanisms when dealing with socioeconomic challenges and insecurities.
