Anger and globalization among young people in India

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Development Studies

Background:

• Globalization presents unique challenges for youth in developing nations, impacting identity formation.
• Adolescents and emerging adults navigate conflicting cultural influences, affecting interpersonal and professional identity development.
• Rapid economic changes in developing countries create inequities, leading to distress, anger, and depression among young people.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the identity challenges faced by youth in developing countries, using India as a case study.
• To examine the role of globalization in shaping interpersonal and professional identities among adolescents and emerging adults.
• To investigate the ineffectiveness of traditional anger management strategies in the context of globalized, multicultural environments.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative analysis of adolescent and emerging adult experiences in a rapidly globalizing developing economy.
• Examination of cultural factors influencing identity formation and emotional regulation.
• Review of existing literature on globalization, youth development, and mental health in developing countries.

Main Results:

• Globalization exposes youth to diverse, often conflicting, cultural forces, complicating identity development.
• Thwarted needs and inequitable access in globalizing economies contribute to distress, anger, and depression.
• Traditional, culturally-bound anger management techniques may be inadequate in multicultural contexts, necessitating new approaches.

Conclusions:

• Developing countries' youth experience significant identity challenges influenced by globalization.
• Culturally incongruent anger management strategies exacerbate distress and mental health issues.
• Further culturally-sensitive research is crucial to address the unique challenges faced by globalizing youth.