Understanding the Values of Filipino Zentennials

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study focused on the Filipino values system of zentennials. Filipino values system is the way of people live their life as an influence of one's culture. And just when people are starting to understand millenials, there's a brand-new cohort: Generation Z, also known as Zentennials, Post-Millennials or iGeneration, are kids born in 2000 or later. Given all the changes and the many problems brought by about the changes, there are fears of how the values system in the Philippines can survive in the modern society and the transition of new generation.

METHODS

Action research was utilized in the conduct of the study. The respondents were the Grade 6 -Diamond pupils of Aldea Elementary School. The researchers made questionnaire checklist which was used as the main instrument in gathering the needed data. The researcher determined the Filipino values system of zentennials through the use of weighted mean.

RESULTS

The values of the Filipino zentennials were identified and ranked. Expressing Po at Opo ranked first with 3.95% followed by Pakikisama with 3.88%. Next in line, Paggalang sa Nakatatanda with 3.68%. Fourth in rank, having close family ties with 3.66%. Fifth in rank, celebrating events in a fiesta grande with 3.60%. Sixth, having Hiya with 3.46%. Meanwhile both Bayanihan and Hospitality ranked in 7.5th with 3.32%. On the other hand, self-esteem or Amor Propio ranked 9th with 3.17%. Expressing depth of gratitude or Utang na Loob ranked 10th with 3.12%. In the 11th rank, Bahala Na with 3.02%. Being submissive or value of submissiveness ranked 12th with 2.98%. Ningas Cogon in the 13th and Mañana habit in the last rank.

DISCUSSIONS

Despite the trend in technology, the Filipino zentennials still express and pay respect to the elders through Po at Opo which is one of the essential things to building good relationship not just with the elders and their family members but with other people as well. A continuous guidance and affection from the elders and/ or the people around them must be seen and felt by this generation to avoid losing the treasured values system of the previous generations. The results of the study will provide understanding of values of every generation for other future researchers.