Attitudes and behaviors of the young generations in the context of the sharing economy concept in Croatia

Maja Martinoviæ (), Zoran Barac () and Valentina Piriæ ()
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Maja Martinoviæ: Zagreb School of Economics and Management, Zagreb, Croatia
Zoran Barac: Zagreb School of Economics and Management, Zagreb, Croatia
Valentina Piriæ: Zagreb School of Economics and Management, Zagreb, Croatia

Zbornik radova Ekonomskog fakulteta u Rijeci/Proceedings of Rijeka Faculty of Economics, 2023, vol. 41, issue 2, 521-48

Abstract: Due to the growing importance of new generations in upcoming market trends, attitudes, and behaviors of the young generation (Millennials and Z generation) towards the use of the sharing economy (SE) concept in Croatia were explored. The literature that connects SE and sustainability, and the Millennials and Z generation, with economic, social, technological, and environmental SE factors, was examined. A survey on a sample of 181 respondents was also conducted. The results present the attitudes of the young generation on SE factors, which SE concepts they use, and which they intend to use. Good command of new technologies, ratings and comments on the Internet are important. SE brings benefit to individuals and the economy and helps in preserving the environment. The biggest disadvantages of SE are pricing and socialization, while the advantage is accessibility. Those who use it least often have a significantly lower perception of the safety. The Z generation values influencer recommendations in SE usage more than Millennials. Also, younger participants, those who are more of a Z generation, had a lower perception that sharing helps in waste reduction. Booking.com and Uber are most often used, and apps for food delivery and skill sharing have the greatest perspective. This paper provides information about the attitudes, behaviors, and motivation of young people for using certain categories of SE, for both policymakers and managers of companies involved in SE businesses.

Keywords: sharing economy; Croatia; Generation Z; Millennials; consumer behaviour (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D12 L14 M31 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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