{"id":10560,"date":"2026-02-06T09:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T02:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/en\/?p=10560"},"modified":"2026-02-10T09:45:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T02:45:01","slug":"talkshow-gen-z-and-love-in-the-digital-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/en\/news\/talkshow-gen-z-and-love-in-the-digital-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Talkshow: Gen Z and Love in the Digital Age"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On the morning of 28 January 2026, at Hall A116, Nguyen Dinh Chieu Campus, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) hosted the talkshow \u201cGen Z and Love in the Digital Age: Are You a Red Flag, Beige Flag, or Green Flag?\u201d<br>In an era where connections often begin with a swipe and sometimes end in silence, the program offered a timely pause for students to reflect on, understand, and redefine the values of romantic and interpersonal relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ZAN_6191-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Decoding the \u201cFlags\u201d in the Emotional Maze<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Led by sociologist Dr. Pham Thi Thuy and psychologist Dr. Nguyen Hoang Khac Hieu, concepts such as <em>Red Flag, Beige Flag,<\/em> and <em>Green Flag<\/em> were examined beyond social media trends through the lens of behavioral science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speakers helped students identify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Red Flags:<\/strong> Warning signs of value-eroding relationships, including excessive control and manipulative behaviors such as <em>love bombing<\/em>.<\/li><li><strong>Beige Flags:<\/strong> Harmless yet quirky differences in personality; learning to accept them was framed as a first step toward empathy and emotional maturity.<\/li><li><strong>Green Flags:<\/strong> Markers of healthy relationships where authenticity, active listening, and respect for personal boundaries are upheld.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ZAN_6166-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><img src=\"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ZAN_6467-scaled.jpg\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Speakers sharing and analyzing relationship indicators among Gen Z<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Loving Without Losing Yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A key highlight was the application of established psychological frameworks, including Sternberg\u2019s Triangular Theory of Love (Passion &#8211; Intimacy &#8211; Commitment) and the Five Love Languages. Beyond practical guidance, the speakers posed reflective questions such as: <em>Why do we choose ambiguity despite genuine feelings?<\/em> and <em>How can attraction be built without compromising personal identity?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through an interactive activity comparing traditional and contemporary \u201crelationship sequences,\u201d Dr. Nguyen Hoang Khac Hieu offered a light-hearted yet insightful contrast between past and present, helping Gen Z explore relationship models that align with their own values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaningful love requires commitment and selflessness. In a digital world shaped by algorithms, the heart must be guided by clarity of mind and self-compassion before seeking resonance with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The discussion and Q&amp;A session was dynamic, with students raising challenging topics\u2014from exiting toxic relationships to navigating opposite-sex friendships. Empathetic, practical responses from the speakers helped untangle concerns and empowered students to better position themselves within their relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ZAN_6219-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ZAN_6322-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Students actively sharing perspectives and asking questions<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program concluded with the hope that every UEHer leaves equipped with emotional resilience, able to read the signals, stay grounded, and build healthy, high-quality relationships in the digital age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_3471-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Organizers, speakers, and students in a group photo after the program<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em>News &amp; photos: Department of Student Affairs<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the morning of 28 January 2026, at Hall A116, Nguyen Dinh Chieu Campus, University&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":10561,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[18],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10560"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10560"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10560\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10563,"href":"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10560\/revisions\/10563"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10561"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10560"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10560"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dsa.ueh.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10560"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}