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https://doi.org/10.18045/zbefri.2023.2.521
Attitudes and behaviors of the young generations in the context of the sharing economy concept in Croatia*
Maja Martinović
orcid.org/0000-0002-4264-7609
Zoran Barac
Valentina Pirić
orcid.org/0000-0003-4799-5570
Abstract
Due to the growing importance of new generations in upcoming market trends,
attitudes, and behaviors of the young generation (Millennials and Z generation)
towards the use of the sharing economy (SE) concept in Croatia were explored.
The literature that connects SE and sustainability, and the Millennials and Z
generation, with economic, social, technological, and environmental SE factors,
was examined. A survey on a sample of 181 respondents was also conducted. The
results present the attitudes of the young generation on SE factors, which SE
concepts they use, and which they intend to use. Good command of new
technologies, ratings and comments on the Internet are important. SE brings
benefit to individuals and the economy and helps in preserving the environment.
The biggest disadvantages of SE are pricing and socialization, while the advantage
is accessibility. Those who use it least often have a significantly lower perception
of the safety. The Z generation values influencer recommendations in SE usage
more than Millennials. Also, younger participants, those who are more of a Z
generation, had a lower perception that sharing helps in waste reduction. Booking.
com and Uber are most often used, and apps for food delivery and skill sharing have the greatest perspective. This paper provides information about the attitudes,
behaviors, and motivation of young people for using certain categories of SE, for
both policymakers and managers of companies involved in SE businesses.
Keywords
sharing economy; Croatia; Generation Z; Millennials, consumer behaviour;
Hrčak ID:
312464
URI
Publication date:
28.12.2023.
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