Digital Age and Asım’s Generation: Values and the Struggle for Identity
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Asım’s Generation, digital culture, youth identity, values, modernization, digital ethics, cultural continuityAbstract
The rapid expansion of digital technologies has fundamentally transformed the social, cultural, and moral foundations of contemporary societies. These transformations have significantly influenced the formation of identity, value systems, and social relationships, particularly among younger generations. In this context, the concept of “Asım’s Generation” (Asım’ın Nesli), originally articulated by Mehmet Akif Ersoy, represents a powerful intellectual and moral ideal that combines scientific progress with ethical responsibility and cultural continuity. This study aims to reinterpret the idea of Asım’s Generation within the context of the digital age, examining how digital culture, globalization, and social media environments reshape youth identity and value systems. By employing a qualitative literature-based analysis, the study explores the intersection between digital socialization, value transformation, and identity construction. The findings suggest that although digitalization introduces new cultural dynamics that challenge traditional value systems, the ethical and intellectual framework of Asım’s Generation remains relevant as a normative model for guiding youth development in the digital era. The article argues that the integration of digital literacy, ethical awareness, and cultural consciousness is essential for cultivating a new generation capable of navigating the complexities of contemporary digital societies.
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