https://www.sinchew.com.my/news/20241130/nation/6114018

(Petaling Jaya, 30th) – A study conducted by the Tun Tan Cheng Lock Centre for Social and Policy Studies (TCLC) at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) reveals that only about one-third (34.88%) of the surveyed Chinese Malaysian youth firmly reject the concept of “lying flat.”

The report highlights that the rapid economic and social changes in Malaysia have led to a growing trend of “lying flat” among the Chinese Malaysian youth. This trend is reflected in the findings, where 9.81% of respondents explicitly choose to lie flat.

“Meanwhile, 55.32% of respondents are uncertain whether to embrace lying flat, indicating they may consider it in the future. This worrying trend warrants close attention from the Chinese community, especially when compared with previous studies.”

367 Participants Aged 16 to 30
The center conducted an online survey over the past four weeks to explore the awareness and inclination toward “lying flat” among Chinese youth and the root causes of this mindset. A total of 367 Chinese Malaysians aged 16 to 30 participated in the study.

The report found that women (41.42%) are more likely to choose lying flat compared to men (23.71%). Among the respondents, 60.76% were female, and 39.24% were male.

Shift Toward Low Productivity and Low Competition Values
The study highlights a shift in Chinese Malaysian culture from traditional values emphasizing hard work, productivity, and competition to a preference for low productivity and low competition.

“The increasing popularity of lying flat among Chinese Malaysian youth may be linked to a broader cultural shift toward individualism and autonomy, a trend commonly observed in modern societies.”

The report also examined youth perspectives on work, education, marriage, family, and personal life to better understand their inclination toward lying flat.

Desire for Autonomy and Independence is the Main Cause
Findings reveal that the most significant predictors of lying flat come from perspectives on education (24%), marriage (23%), and family (23%) compared to work (13%) and personal life (17%).

“This indicates that the primary driver behind lying flat is the desire for personal autonomy and independence, especially in areas like education, relationships, and family responsibilities.”

51% Prioritize Enjoying Life Over Job Stability
From a work perspective, the report states that 50.73% of respondents believe enjoying life is more important than ensuring long-term job stability. This indicates a potential shift in Chinese cultural emphasis on achievement and career development.

“However, 43.05% of respondents still believe that high-paying jobs bring genuine happiness, reflecting a more nuanced view of work-life balance.”

Lying Flat Topics Common in Personal Life
The survey found that more than half of the respondents frequently discuss lying flat with peers, and 57.71% adopt aspects of the lying flat lifestyle in their personal lives.

“Additionally, a significant portion (47.6%) believes lying flat aligns with their personal values, driving their acceptance of the lifestyle.”

Preference for Individualism Over Family Obligations
The report notes that a significant number of Chinese Malaysian youth prioritize personal autonomy and independence over family obligations and social norms in the context of family and marriage.

For example, 79.52% of respondents believe society overemphasizes academic achievement. Furthermore, 73.12% disagree that marriage and family are life’s ultimate goals.
Additionally, 76.35% feel that making independent life choices is more important than meeting family expectations.

A Passive Mentality Behind Lying Flat
The report reveals that many respondents clarified that lying flat was not their original intention. Instead, it often resulted from a sense of resignation after persistent efforts failed to meet expectations. In other words, the choice to lie flat often stems from a passive mentality.

Lying Flat Reflects a Detachment Mentality
The report concludes that lying flat has become a subcultural phenomenon among younger generations. At its core, lying flat means doing the bare minimum to get by, avoiding efforts beyond basic survival needs.

“It represents a detachment mentality, aiming to withdraw from societal pressures to be productive members. Whether it’s educational achievements, homeownership, or family-building, some in society would rather lie flat.”


A.) lying flat mean

-personal rejection of societal pressures to overwork and over-achieve, such as in the 996 working hour system, which is often regarded as a rat race with ever diminishing returns.

TLDR : just rot in bed and do nothing



TLDR for the articles : lying flat for youngster

This post has been edited by nelson969: Dec 6 2024, 05:43 PM

why?

Wat is lying flat?

Don't think our Youth can lie flat, we are not at the stress levels of Far East Countries yet.

personal rejection of societal pressures to overwork and over-achieve, such as in the 996 working hour system, which is often regarded as a rat race with ever diminishing returns.

TLDR : just rot in bed and do nothing

Talk cock la, Talibansia already lay flat from day 1
7 day work 3 1/2 days
1 week late for work many many time.
1 month sick few time
1 year father die morher die nenek die atuk die
Last last missing makan ULAR everyday.

Yolo no need work. Enjoy life hghhhhhh.zhut zhut girl.

Chinese community see 33% decline in marriages
https://thesun.my/malaysia-news/chinese-com...tzin-DE12709390

Sedara mara setahun tatau kena mati brape kali, tahun depan idup balik to mati again ... repeat every year.

I don't know about lying flat but I do see that nobody wants to be manager anymore.

They want to be kuli only but paid manager salary.

Burnout after years of the kiasu mentality.

Work hard doesn't guarantee success
But people forgotten don't work hard , one might die in hunger.

But can fap first right?

capitlalism makes working live hard and unfair, raises poverty with inflation so many working can't make a decent living so they lie flat.
another reason for MY is majority gets subsidy and study religion instead of STEM or TVET then cannot get high paying jobs, so lie flat.

if parents rich why not, i would lay flat too

if anyone have the money to sustain themselves, anyone would just lie flat
believe it's called retirement
simple chikin rice also cost like RM10 in most parts of KL, how to continue lie flat indefinitely

This is what happening when the young realized they are fighting a losing race. Many young people are indeed concerned that the money they are saving today may not be enough to sustain them later in life due to rising living costs, inflation, and uncertain financial markets.

while lying flat would just mean they choose to to adopt a more minimalist, passive lifestyle, rejecting the idea of relentless competition or striving for material success. not the misconception of doing anything and rot on bed.

good, less competition for us

Flat is justice