“佛系青年”:观念、认同与社会焦虑

“Buddha-like Youth”:Concept,Identity and Social Anxiety

目前,“佛系青年”一词在社会上广泛传播,成为反映当下青年群体现实处境和精神状况的重要语词。这个概念的流行,既与媒介的传播作用有关,也与青年的时代境遇相联。从观念、认同与社会焦虑等三个方面对“佛系青年”这个概念的发生、内涵和传播过程进行考察,可以获取对这个概念更为全面的认识,并在这一基础上,对青年群体的现实境遇和精神困境做出更为清晰、合理的描述和解释。“佛系青年”再次折射出当下青年群体在人生意义层面上的缺失和贫乏,这不仅与青年群体自身有关,也与他们所处的历史语境、社会状况有着重要关联。

In recent years, the term“ Buddha-like youth” has been widespread in the society, and has become an important reflection of the current situation and mental state of the youth group. The popularity of this concept is not only relate to the role of media, but also to the times of youth. From three aspects, such as concept, identity and social anxiety, this paper examines the occurrence, connotation and dissemination of the concept of“ Buddhalike youth”, and can get a more comprehensive understanding of this concept. On this basis, we can make a clearer and more rational description and explanation of the realistic situation and spiritual predicament of the youth group. The“ Buddha-like youth” again reflects the lack and poverty of the present youth group in the sense of life, which is not only closely related to the youth themselves, but also to the historical context and social situation.