A conceptual model of trust in learning for generation Z

Abstract

Generation Z (Gen Z) are a cohort of generation who born between 1995 to 2010. They are a generation who really into technology. They don’t use technology as a tool but as their way of life. Going through different culture, their learning styles change. Compare to previous generation who prefer traditional ways of learning like being in classroom and doing independent work, Gen Z students prefer having participation in learning. They like doing project based assignment and share different things with their friends. Gen Z like to share their thought, preferences and knowledge with others especially friends. With this way of learning, it can help Gen Z students to create critical thinking ability and have more effective learning environment. Besides, Gen Z really trust recommendation from friends. They believe the things being suggested by friends either brand or learning materials. However, sharing information within friends, it requires trust among communities. This research discusses the result of study on trust in learning participation for Generation Z. This research used Pearson Bivariate Correlation and Cronbach’s Alpha techniques to validate the relationship between trust and learning participation of Gen Z. The result indicates that the p-value for each trust factor is significant. The p-value for benevolence is .598, integrity is .632 and competence is .497. While all the p-value is significant, the hypotheses made also acceptable.