Generational and Religious Influence: A Cultural Exploration of Jewelry in SDA Communities*
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Mentor/Supervising Professor Name
Garcia, Melissa
Abstract (Description of Research)
This study will explore different generational perspectives towards jewelry among Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z within Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) communities. Traditional SDA doctrine discourages adornment like jewelry, however, research shows that traditional values shift with generations. We will explore whether generational values influence the perception of jewelry, using a cross-sectional survey and the established DUREL scale. We expect Generation Z to be the most supportive of jewelry, and Generation X to be the least supportive, despite their reported religiosity. The results may help expose both the SDA church’s Biblical theology and its modern relevance to the changing world.
Generational and Religious Influence: A Cultural Exploration of Jewelry in SDA Communities*
This study will explore different generational perspectives towards jewelry among Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z within Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) communities. Traditional SDA doctrine discourages adornment like jewelry, however, research shows that traditional values shift with generations. We will explore whether generational values influence the perception of jewelry, using a cross-sectional survey and the established DUREL scale. We expect Generation Z to be the most supportive of jewelry, and Generation X to be the least supportive, despite their reported religiosity. The results may help expose both the SDA church’s Biblical theology and its modern relevance to the changing world.