Gen Z's "Partner Culture": Soft Emotional Bonds in the Wave of "Light Socializing"

Abstract

With the rapid development of the Internet, the pressure of modern young people in real life is increasing, and a new lifestyle has been formed on the Internet, which is the "partner culture" of Generation Z. The "partner culture" refers to the manifestation of people satisfying their inner emotions and psychological needs through virtual means on the Internet. The "partner culture" refers to a kind of performance that people satisfy their inner emotions and psychological needs through virtual means on the Internet. Due to multiple uncertainties in the Internet environment, it is easy for young people to have psychological problems. Influenced by various factors in the online environment, an increasing number of young people seek emotional fulfillment through "partners", resulting in more and more Internet "partners" in Generation Z. Due to young people's pursuit of new things and socialization needs, the "partner culture" is becoming increasingly common. Accordingly, this paper studies the "partner culture" of Generation Z, analyzes its causes and effects, and discusses the social risks and countermeasures, aiming to provide a reference for the development of youth social culture.