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Teen Culture Marissa Carlson, MS, CPS, Executive Director Emma Patenaude, Program Coordinator NH Teen Institute
When many adults think of “teen culture”…
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“Teen culture” is not monolithic.
Is there an “adult culture”?
However, today we will take a look at some common shared interests of high school students, regionally & nationally.
Origins of Teenagers: Concept & Culture
From Jon Savage’s “Teenage: The Creation of Youth 1875-1945”
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Google Finds Out Which Brands Teens are Into
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Generation Z and the Future of Brands
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Why does it matter? “Activities & Hobbies” was the #1 factor identified by U.S. teens in a 2015 survey asking “What helps you to define your identity the most?”
#2 answer: Parents
Distantly followed by: Friends School/Eduction Church/Religion
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In a 2018 U.S. study, teens ranked what activities make them happiest: Sleep #1 Exercise & Sports #2 In-person social interaction #3 Volunteer work #4 Going to the movies #5 Religious activities #6
YOUR Teen Culture Discussion Groups
In your groups, answer the following questions and record your group’s answers:
1. What were your favorite ways to spend your free time? 2. What were your favorite TV shows that were on during high school? 3. Who were your favorite bands/singers? 4. What/who were your favorite books/authors? 5. What were some of the myths that adults had about teenagers when you were in high school? 6. How were teenagers portrayed in the media at that time? (Positive and/or negative)
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Social Time Values
In 2017 & 2019 TI surveys, 21% and 38% of NH HS students surveyed preferred physical activity (organized sports, hiking, etc.) in their free time. Approx. 57% of all high school students in the U.S. play at least 1 sport.
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In 2017 & 2019 TI surveys, 32% & 50% preferred to engage in artistic activities in their free time.
In the U.S., 37% of high school students participate in school performing arts programs, and 41% indicate frequently attending arts events.
In 2015 & 2017 TI surveys, only 5% of NH HS students surveyed preferred to use or be around substances in their free time. In 2019, none of them preferred it.
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Teens React to Cigarette Commercials
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Slang Game Show! (Adapted from The New York Times, Slangit.com, & Urban Dictionary: 2017-2019.)
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extra a. Making a nonsexual situation extra sexual b. A slang term for ecstasy c. A person who is being over-the-top or dramatic
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c. extra
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salty a. Cranky or grumpy b. Dehydrated or hungry c. Hyper or excited
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a. cranky or bitter Usually refers to a comment or reaction someone may have, not an overall mood
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periodt a. Really painful menstrual cycle b. Point proved c. The last sip of a drink
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b. Point proved Used when finishing a sentence, analogous to ending with “and that’s final”.
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tfw a. “That feel when” b. “Twerk for what” c. “To flirt with”
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a. “That feel when” While scattered instances of tfw appear in the pages of the message board site 4chan at least as far back as 2011, the term didn't rise to wider usage until 2014, most commonly as “tfw” followed by whatever has prompted the feel that one is feeling.
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xans 1. Christians 2. Xanax pills 3. Vegans
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b. Xanax pills Appears as a lyric in “Tuesday” by iLoveMakonnen, remixed by and featuring Drake. As in “upstairs I got xans in an Advil bottle.”
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AF a. after b. As f*** c. At first
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b. As f*** The AF acronym exaggerates a large amount of something, whether it be tiredness, excitement, sleepiness, boredom, pain, etc. For example, “That pizza was good AF.”
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gucci a. All good. b. You just made a really expensive mistake. c. Oh, it’s on now.
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a. All good “We Gucci”: It’s all good.
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messy a. Too drunk b. Not showered c. Creating drama
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c. Creating drama Referring to someone as messy means that they are someone who’s creating drama or getting involved in other people’s business.
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GOAT a. Greatest of All Time b. Geek of All Trades c. Gone on A Trip
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a. Greatest of All Time e.g. “This training is the GOAT!"
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tea a. Long Island iced tea b. Terrible, overemotional reaction c. Juicy gossip
300 points c. Juicy gossip With origins in queer black culture, this usage has been popularized through more recent examples of the Kermit Drinking Tea meme and RuPaul’s Drag Race.
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Receipts a. Reese’s peanut butter cups with percosets hidden in them b. Proof via digital evidence, such as screen shots c. An active group text that’s as long as a CVS receipt
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b. Proof via digital evidence, such as screen shots As spilling some tea, you might be asked to show the receipts to prove that your juicy gossip is accurate.
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Final Round! 150 Points for every correct answer
1. If someone describes you as “woke”, what do they think you are? A. Particularly high B. Particularly aware of cultural or social justice issues C. Particularly broke, even more so than usual 2. You tell a joke, and your date responds, “dead.” They think your joke is: A. Really funny B. Really offensive C. Really old 3. “Mood” could be used to express that something you just read is A. Upsetting B. Modern/current C. Relatable 4. “The end of Avengers: Infinity War had me shook!” I was feeling: A. Shocked & surprised B. Excited & anticipatory C. Weepy & hysterical
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Final Round Answers 1: B. Particularly aware of cultural or social justice issues 2: A. Really funny 3: C. Relatable 4: A. Shocked & surprised
Bonus!
Use “lit” and “fire” in 1 or 2 sentences.
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How to Speak Gen Z
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TV Shows
• In the 2017 & 2019 TI surveys, the students surveyed reflected a diverse range of TV interests.
• Only one of the NH HS students surveyed in 2019 listed a web series in their top 3 favorite current shows.
• Two shows from a platform like Netflix or Amazon were listed as a favorite. •The Dragon Prince •Stranger Things
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Top shows in Most watched survey shows of 2018
The Dragon Prince American Horror Story Game of Thrones Better Call Saul The Big Bang Theory Bull The Good Doctor Manifest Mayans M.C. NCIS Roseanne Shameless The Sinner This is Us Yellowstone Young Sheldon
*TV Guide numbers did not include streaming services like Netflix or Amazon
STV VOD= Set Top Box Video on C/M = Computer/Mobile Demand
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Geek Culture Primer
• The Geek Chic societal trend is present in teen culture as well. Frequently mentioned shows include: • Animated shows, e.g. The Dragon Prince • Sci-fi and/or supernatural shows, e.g. Supernatural • Fantasy shows e.g. Games of Thrones
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Music
• NH HS students in the 2019 TI survey reported very divergent musical artists – there was no clear favorite. • Top 3 favorites spanned decades (Celine Dion to Ed Sheeran) and genres (Jason Aldean to Ben Platt) • Responses included 3 of the artists listed on Billboard’s Top 10 Artists in May 2019
1. Lil Nas X 6. Sam Smith 2. Ed Sheeran 7. Taylor Swift 3. Jonas Brothers 8. Khalid 4. Billie Eilish 9. Halsey 5. Post Malone 10. Ariana Grande
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BTS
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Billie Eilish
“Bad Guy” video
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Post Malone
Wow. video
The Mountain Goats
“Estate Sale Sign” video
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Books
Top 5 new books of 2017-2018, as voted on by youth ages 12-18 in the YALSA Teen Top Ten.
Turtles All the Way Down (John Green) It all begins with a fugitive billionaire and the promise of a cash reward. Turtles All the Way Down is about lifelong friendship, the intimacy of an unexpected reunion, Star Wars fan fiction, and tuatara. But at its heart is Aza Holmes, a young woman navigating daily existence within the ever- tightening spiral of her own thoughts.
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One of Us is Lying (Karen McManus) The Breakfast Club meets Pretty Little Liars, One of Us Is Lying is the story of what happens when five strangers walk into detention and only four walk out alive. Everyone is a suspect, and everyone has something to hide.
One of Us is Lying #1
Warcross #1
Warcross (Marie Lu) For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn’t just a game—it’s a way of life. The obsession started ten years ago and its fan base now spans the globe, some eager to escape from reality and others hoping to make a profit. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down players who bet on the game illegally. But the bounty hunting world is a competitive one, and survival has not been easy.
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DC Icons #1
Wonder Woman: Warbringer (Leigh Bardugo) Princess Diana longs to prove herself to her legendary warrior sisters. But when the opportunity finally comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law—risking exile—to save a mortal. Diana will soon learn that she has rescued no ordinary girl, and that with this single brave act, she may have doomed the world.
Caraval #1 Caraval (Stephanie Garber) Scarlett Dragna has never left the tiny island where she and her sister, Tella, live with their powerful, and cruel, father. Now Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval—the faraway, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show—are over.
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YALSA Teen Top Ten Continued:
6. Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds 7. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez 8. Paper Hearts by Ali Novak 9. Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor 10. Once and For All by Sarah Dessen
“Gabby Reads” – All Time Favorite Contemporary YA
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Teens React to Encyclopedias
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Social Networking Websites & Apps
Top 10 in the 2019 TI survey: 1. YouTube 2. Instagram / Facebook (tie) 3. Snapchat 4. TikTok 5. Twitter / Tumblr (tie) 6. Reddit 7. StumbleUpon / WhatsApp (tie)
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2018 National Social Media Data
Percentage of 13-17 y.o. who use: 1. YouTube (85%) 2. Instagram (72%) 3. Snapchat (69%) 4. Facebook (51%) 5. Twitter (32%) 6. Tumblr (9%) 7. Reddit (7%)
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Social Media Terms Match-up!
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Snapchat
How to Use Snapchat in 2018! So Many Updates!
A Beginner’s Guide to Instagram 2019
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Pinterest Not just for crafty adults! How Teens are Using Pinterest Link
Tumblr
Every Single Word https://everysinglewordspoken.tumblr.com/post/126883759463/ru n-time-29-seconds-characters-3-total-film-run
The Last Message Received http://thelastmessagereceived.tumblr.com/
Saved by the bell hooks https://savedbythe-bellhooks.tumblr.com/
The Worst Cat https://worstcats.tumblr.com/
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YouTube
19% of Gen Z say that an online influencer would convince them to try a product for the first time. This is higher than both a celebrity (13%) or a sports star (6%).
85% of Gen Z watched at least one online video in the past week to learn a new skill
40% of those watch between 3-10 videos per week!
The Center for Generational Kinetics
TikTok
Don’t Stop, Make It Pop
How to Make TikTok Videos
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Match the emoji to the intended meaning!
Potential effects of Social Media
5 Ways Social Media is Changing Your Brain
Social Media & the Teenage Brain
Why are Teens Addicted to Social Media **A lot of swearing amid the interesting social critique
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Gen Z Talking About Things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArIvUeK1Yd8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sob8geGgKs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QhmDWdGt5Q
Panel Discussion
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Where can IMonitoring learn the more? Future http://monitoringthefuture.org/ Pew Research Center http://www.pewinternet.org Slangit http://slangit.com/ Stage of Life http://www.stageoflife.com/StageHighSchool/OtherResources/Stati stics_on_High_School_Students_and_Teenagers.aspx Young Adult Library Services Association http://www.ala.org/yalsa/ Teen News and Culture Updates https://stayhipp.com/
Wrapping Up
1. Something that surprised you today 2. Something that didn’t surprise you 3. One thing we discussed that you’d like to watch/listen/read/use in the future
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Thank you so much for your attention & participation!
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GTVR
Goodreads
Zazzle
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