Perception of marriage generations Y and Z: Ordu province example

In the study, the perception of marriage is seen as a concept that can have different meanings between generations. In that the changes that individuals have experienced in their dynamics with the transformation of society have changed their perspectives on the dynamics within society. The aim of the master's thesis study is to try to reveal the perspectives and perceptions of marriage of generations Y and Z today. In doing so, it is aimed to reveal the marriage attitudes of Generation Y and Z, taking into account the social variables that may affect these factors. In the study, İnönü Marriage Attitude Scale was used to objectively measure the marriage perceptions of generations Y and Z, and the marriage perceptions of the generations were tried to be revealed with the survey. The relationship between the marriage perceptions of the individuals participating in the study and their socioeconomic levels, education, religiosity levels, family relationship and demographic information was examined. The research group consists of 500 people, including 338 Genaration Y and 162 Generation Z. İnönü Marriage Attitude Scale and Personal Information From were used to collect data. SPSS 24.0 was used to analyze the data obtained. The results obtained from the study revealed that IETÖ is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used to measure the marriage attitudes of generations. After the normality analysis, it was seen that 449 surveys were applied correctly and tests were applied on 449 surveys. With the change in society, the family institution has also become one of the institutions affected by change. Although it has maintained its importance from past to and the change of the customs and traditions taken into consideration when performing marriage according to each new generation. The most important of these is marriage and the change of the customs and traditions taken into consideration when performing marriage according to each new generation. Significant differences were found in the opinions of generations Y and Z regarding the ideal from of marriage, customs and traditions taken into consideration before marriage, certain criteria in choosing a spouse, and certain intermediary variables affecting marriage attitudes. The findings were evaluated through the views of generation theory.