Gen Z is turning away from military service in record numbers. We're trying to understand why.

Autor: Hoffmann, Robert, Beamond, Maria Teresa
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Zdroj: Conversation (Conversation Media Group Ltd); 6/9/2024, p1-1, 1p
Abstrakt: The Australian Defence Force is facing a recruitment crisis, with only 80% of the needed personnel signed up. The main reasons for this are economic, with better opportunities in the private sector, and cultural, with a declining willingness of Gen Z to identify with and defend their nation. Gen Z's mental health concerns and a decrease in national pride are also contributing factors. To address this crisis, recruitment strategies need to be tailored to appeal to Gen Z's social values and intrinsic motivations. [Extracted from the article]
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