The Fluidity of Self: A Literature Review on Identity Flexibility among Generation Z Khairana Alifian Razaqa
Faculty of Psychology, Semarang University
Abstract
Generation Z, typically defined as individuals born between 1995 until early 2010s, is the first cohort to pass through adolescence and emerging adulthood in an environment saturated with digital technologies, algorithmic platforms, and always-on connectivity. This study employed a systematic literature review as a stand-alone research design to synthesise empirical evidence on flexibility identity among Generation Z. This study employed a systematic literature review as a stand-alone research design to synthesise empirical evidence on among flexibility identity Generation Z. This protocol ensures methodological transparency and reproducibility. In reporting the review, we followed reporting standards akin to those in PRISMA, including a flow diagram of study selection and a summary table of included studies. Overall, the findings indicate that identity flexibility is a core characteristic of Gen Z, but one that is fundamentally ambivalent.
Keywords: Identity Flexibility, Digital Identity, Psychologycal Well-Being, Generation Z
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