Citation

Vermeulen K. J. Homeland Secur. Emerg. Manage. 2016; 13(4): e0062.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Walter de Gruyter)

DOI

10.1515/jhsem-2016-0062

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

While today's young adults are often vilified as hypersensitive and narcissistic, it is important to understand how the life experiences of the current generation of 18- to 25-year-olds has shaped their worldviews. This research indicates that growing up in the post-9/11 world has exposed them to a reduction in liberty, increased prejudice and mistrust, and a general sense of fear and insecurity. However, it has also helped them understand that disasters can impact anyone, and instilled a strong belief that people should help each other in times of need. These are characteristics that emergency managers and response professionals should view as strengths to be capitalized on among entry-level hires are who drawn to the field.

Language: en

Keywords

disaster; employment; safety; security; young adult