Mobility in the lifestyle of today’s youth
Mobility in the lifestyle of today’s youth
Author(s): Vladimir MenshikovSubject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Lietuvos mokslų akademijos leidykla
Keywords: mobility; lifestyle; education; youth
Summary/Abstract: The researchers of the Institute of Social Investigations at Daugavpils University (Latvia) carried out a project “Mobile Lifestyle of Today’s Youth” based on a new paradigm of mobilities (John Urry). The aim of the investigation was a study of the characteristics of mobile lifestyle perceived by the youth of Daugavpils. The most significant factors that contribute to the realization of mobile lifestyle are defined, the disproportions in the youth’s empowerment of its network capital are identified, the ways for the youth to optimize its mobility to increase competitiveness in the labour markets are outlined.
Journal: Filosofija. Sociologija
- Issue Year: 2014
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 247-253
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English