Research Report

` “Lifestyle Conversion of Generation in Bangladesh: Perspective from Different Age Group.”

Index

1. Introduction 2.1 Basic Information 2.2 Background Information 2.3 Significance 2.4 Literature Review 2.5 Purpose 2. Research Methodology 3.6 Data Sources 3.7 Secondary Data 3.8 Methods of collecting data 3.9.1 Study Location 3.9.2 Target Population 3.9.3 Sample Size 3.9.4 Types of Survey 3.9.5 Methods of Analyzing Data 3.9.6 Findings 3. Conclusion and Recommendation 4. Appendix 5. Bibliography

1. Introduction:

1.1 Basic Information: There are some basic differences between young peoples from past and from present era. Especially they have differences in their lifestyle. Our topic is regarding those lifestyle conversions of Bangladeshi young people from different generation.

1.2 Background Information: The generational gap is a term popularized in Western countries during the 1960s referring to differences between people of younger generations and their elders, especially between children and their parents. It might be summarized as the differences in language, for the younger generations developed slang languages(informal way of speaking), like pidgins, instead of using the formal language.it might also be the difference in appearance, or even in technology, for most of the things we carry today are things that weren't present in the past.
Although some generational differences have existed throughout history, modern generational gaps have often been attributed to rapid cultural change in the modern and postmodern period, particularly with respect to such matters as musical tastes, fashion, technology and politics. These changes are assumed to have been magnified by the unprecedented size of the young generation during the 1960s, which gave it the power and inclination to rebel against societal norms within the family at home.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_gap

1.3 Significance: There are many reasons behind selecting this topic. First of all, this topic is unique as no one conducted research about this topic earlier. Secondly, this research will conducted mainly based on primary data. It seems challenging to us. Thirdly, as researcher we want to know past and present scenario of young people to determine the actual generation gap.

1.4 Literature Review:

Word maven William Safire provides this more positive definition: "Generation gap can be a frustrating lack of communication between young and old, or a useful stretch of time that separates cultures within a society, allowing them to develop their own character."
“The beauty of collaboration between older and younger generations is that we combine strength with wisdom—a surefire way to accomplish more for the glory of God.” -Brett Harris
“There was no respect for youth when I was young, and now that I am old, there is no respect for age - I missed it coming and going.” -J.B. Priestly
In the early 19th century, political scientist Alexis de Tocqueville commented, "Among democratic nations, each generation is a new people."

1.5 Purpose: Lifestyle means a set of attitudes, habits, or possessions associated with a particular person or group. Lifestyle is a continuous process. Time to time it varies from past. Lifestyle has so many indicators. We wanted to learn about the changing trends of lifestyle from generation to generation.
“Generation Gap” is a burning issue in now a day’s society. We wanted to seek answer of many specific question about the changing/changed lifestyle of young people from different generation. We analyzed those changes to determine the actual “Generation Gap”.

2. Research Methodology:

2.1 Data Sources: Data sources can be categorized in two kinds. One is primary source and another is secondary source. Secondary data can be collected from many sources like books, journal, internet, previous research etc. We collected our secondary data from internet. We collected our primary data by ourselves by conducting surveys.

2.2 Methods of collecting data:

2.2.1 Study Location: Appropriate location is a must to conduct a successful survey. We conducted our survey in University and adjacent area. We selected this location because in University we can easily find people from different age group.

2.2.2 Target Population: Our target population was people of different age group categorized into Elder and Younger generation. Our respondents were faculties of AIUB and students from different departments.

2.2.3 Sample Size & Sampling frame: We conducted our survey with 100 people from different age group and generation. Among them 50% were faculties of AIUB and 50% were students of AIUB. The sampling frame are shown in a table below:

SL No. | Categories | Number of Respondent | 01 | Faculties of AIUB | 50 | 02 | Students | 50 SL | Dept. | No. of Respondent | Male | Female | 01 | ENG | 10 | 5 | 5 | 02 | MMC | 10 | 5 | 5 | 03 | EEE | 10 | 5 | 5 | 04 | CSE | 10 | 5 | 5 | 05 | BBA | 10 | 5 | 5 | |

2.2.4 Types of Survey: We conducted our survey using self-administrated question. We followed the method of “In person drop off Survey.”
2.2.5 Methods of Data Analyzing: Firstly, we analysis the answers of the respondents from the survey. After that we used an online pie chart maker to create pie charts by inputting those data gathered from questionnaires.

Respondent:

1. Education:

Findings and Discussions: We came to learn that Elder generation faced much discrimination in education than Younger generation.

Findings and Discussions: Here, we find out that, Elder generation mostly used library to seek help for study purpose and Younger generation uses mostly internet for education.
2. Fashion:

Findings and Discussions: Both Elder and Younger generation prefer traditional dress rather than western dress.

Findings and Discussions: Here, we came to know that, Elder generation mostly don’t like to consider any person as their fashion icon but on the other hand Younger generation like Actors as their fashion icon.

3. Food:

Findings and Discussions: The Elder generation like homemade food while fast Younger generation like fast food most.

Findings and Discussions: Both generation give much priority to taste while taking food.

4. Movie:

Findings and Discussions: Both the generations like to watch movie at home rather than Cinema hall now a days.
Findings and Discussions: English movies are much preferable to both the Elder and Younger Generation.

5. Music:

Findings and Discussions: Modern genre in music got almost same preference to both generations.

Findings and Discussions: Both generations like Bangla songs most. Hindi songs are liked mostly by the younger generation than elder ones.

6. Sports:

Findings and Discussions: Outdoor games got more attention to the elder generation while younger generation feels much attraction for Computer games.

Findings and Discussions: Similarity can be found here between the two generations. Both generations like cricket more than other games.

7. Hobbies:

Findings and Discussions: Reading books and travelling is the most favorite hobbies among Elder and Younger generation.
8. Socialization:

Findings and Discussions: Tendency to make friends via social networking sites are increasing among the Younger generation.

Findings and Discussions: Elder generation say greetings to elder person more than younger generations.

Findings and Discussions: Younger generation supporting smoking in front of elder person than Elder generation.
9. Aim in Life:

Findings and Discussions: Most from the elder generation had aim to be entrepreneur on the other hand, most from the Younger generation has aim to be service holder.

10. Festivals:

Findings and Discussions: Preference rate for western dress is higher among the Younger generation in the time of festivals.

Findings and Discussions: Eid cards for eid greetings becoming extinct in Younger generation.

Findings and Discussions: Elder generation prefer to celebrate festivals at home most while Younger Generation likes to visit relatives.

11. Technology:

Findings and Discussions: Use of land phone much popular among elder generation but rates of using cellular device is increasing fast enough in both generation.

Findings and Discussions: Younger generation mostly use Computer for entertainment purpose.

Limitations- While doing the research we have faced some Problem. They were given below: * We had limited time to do this study. So we had to hurry and finish this study in very short time for that reason we couldn’t be more specific and took only 100 peoples interview, * Some people declined to give their interviews * Some people took our questionnaire and didn’t returned * Sometime we observed some differences in their expression while giving the answers

3. Conclusion& Recommendation: Intension of any research is to learn about the particular subject. By our research we wanted to learn the changing trends of lifestyle from past to present. After this research we learned many different lifestyle indicators from various generations in order to measure the authentic “Generation Gap”. As “Generation Gap” is a burning issue of today’s society, our research will help the society to understand the main differences between generations. It will help the society to build bridge between the gaps of generations. But further research is recommended in this topic as our research was basic research intended for academic purpose. To build bridge with generations applied research will needed to solve generation gap problem.

4. Appendix:
Sample of Questionnaire:
“Lifestyle Conversion of Generation in Bangladesh”

Gender: FemaleMale
Age group: 18-2526-3536-45Above 45
Religion: Muslim Hindu Christian Buddhist Others__________
Instruction:For questions with star (*):You may select multiple options.
Education:
1. Do/Did you face any gender/racial/ religious discrimination in Education?
Yes No 2. *Your preference to take help for study purpose:
Library Seniors Group study Internet ()
Fashion:
1. Preferable dress: Traditional Western 2. Your Icon in Fashion:
Actors Models Singers Players Others_______________ (Specify)
Food:
1. Preferable food:
Fast-food Homemade foodRestaurant foodStreet food 2. *In case of taking food you give priority to:
Taste Price Hygiene Nutrition
Your average daily food cost:
0-50 50-100 100-200 200-300300-400+
Past Time:
Movie
1. Preference to watch movies in:
Movie Hall Home

2. Preference to watch:
Bangla MovieHindi Movie English MovieOthers___________________ (Specify)

Music 1. *Preferable genre:
Folk Classical Modern Pop 2. Preferable language:
Bangla Hindi English Others______________ (Specify)

Sports/Games 1. Preferable mode of sports/games: Indoor OutdoorVirtual Pc Games Play Station 2. *Favorite sports:
Football Cricket KabadiHockey Badminton Others__________ (Specify)

Hobbies:
1.* Favorite hobby/hobbies:
Reading books Travelling Photography Gardening Gossiping with friends EatingPlaying Others _________________________ (Specify)

Socialization: 1. You like to make friends:
In Person Via mail Via Social networking sites Via E-mail 2. Do/Did you say greetings to elder person/faculty? Yes No Sometime 3. Do/Did you support Smoking in front of elder person?
Yes No
Aim in Life: 1. You want/wanted to be:
Freelancer Service holder EntrepreneurOthers__________________ (Specify)

Festivals: 1. Your preference in dress for Eid/Puja/Christmas Day:
Traditional/Local Indian Pakistani Western 2. *How you like/liked to say Eid greetings?
In person Eid Cards Phone call SMS Internet 3. How you celebrates/celebrated Eid?
Visiting Relatives’/Neighbors’/Friends’ place Hanging out with friends At home with familyWatching TV/Movies

Technology: 1. Medium for contact:
Letter Telegram Land Phone Cellular phone E-mail 2. Medium for Entertainment:
Radio Television Computer Mobile DeviceGaming Device
For your assistance in our project: Thanks a lot!!!

5. Bibliography:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_gap http://www.preservearticles.com/2011081510626/571-words-essay-on-generation-gap.html http://idmaa.org/?post_type=journalarticle&p=628
http://grandparents.about.com/od/grandparentingtoday/a/GenerationGap.htm