Children of 9/11 : More Socially Connected and Politically Active

Is it any wonder the Hooked Up Generation are immersing themselves in television programs videos music and games They are not only the first generation to grow up with the Internet but they are also the first generation to have been emotionally defined by 911 The single most significant event in defining the hopes fears behaviors and attitudes of the Hooked Up Gen happened on September 11 200183 percent of 17 to 21yearolds have personal memories of that fateful day according to the Hooked Up Gen Study911 and the decade of war and divisiveness that have followed were incredibly lifealtering for this first cohort to grow up with the Internet The differences between those who recall and do not recall 911 proved far more significant and relevant than the more typical differences based on age region ethnic heritage or personal beliefsEvery analysis of our study proved conclusively that 911 has had a meaningful effect on the beliefs media consumption opinions plans and attitudes of a generation 911 was a traumatic day for members of the Hooked Up Gen one that has resonated throughout their lives and remains the psychological foundation of many of their attitudesIt39s logical to assume that the differences in attitudes among those who recall and do not recall 911 are caused by conditions other than their recollection of the tragic dayamp8230conditions such as ethnic heritage economic circumstances geographic location politics or even gender But a thorough review of the data proves that while there are examples where these other factors also play a role the recollection of 911 stands alone as a defining day in their lives that has and will continue to have lasting influence in almost every sphere of their existenceThe longterm effect of 911 on society politics business and relationships truly cannot be measured in a survey but we can conclude that the role and influence of 911 on this generationamp8211amp8211and therefore on the longterm future of our countryamp8211amp8211are meaningful in ways that cannot be easily measured or definedMore Politically Engaged Progressive and GlobalThe Hooked Up Gen is far more likely to be politically engaged and progressive when they recall the events of 911 43 percent of those who recall 911 define themselves as liberalprogressivemoderate compared to only 28 percent of those who do not recall the events Conservatives capture 19 and 13 percent respectively 25 percent of those who recall 911 claim no political persuasion versus 45 percent of those who do not recall it78 percent of those who recall 911 definitely plan on voting in the 2012 Presidential election with an additional 12 percent possibly voting Among those who do NOT recall 911 only 51 percent plan to vote42 percent of quotrecallersquot believe it39s important that the United States continue its current overseas commitments but get out soon compared to 30 percent of those who do not recall 911 15 percent vs 9 percent favor maintaining a military presence indefinitely suggesting that the continuing war commitment may have a greater importance to the 2012 elections and beyond than assumed at least among the Hooked Up Gen50 percent of those who recall 911 have traveled multiple times outside the United States compared to only 26 percent of those who do not have personal memories of 911More Social and ConnectedThis first generation of Internet Natives who recall 911 are more social and connected 64 percent of the 17 to 21yearolds who recall 911 have more than two hundred Facebook quotfriendsquot compared to 53 percent of those who do not recall it Those who personally recall 911 are 15 percent more likely to use checkin apps and to post videos to YouTube 47 percent versus 34 percent of them are Twitter usersChapter 16 Internet Natives are the First Truly Global Generation

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