The Synthesising of The Youth’s Cognitive Flexibility Components in New Normal Era: Reviews Literature
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This integrative research review aimed to synthesize the youth’s cognitive flexibility components in new normal era. From here, a research question was developed: What is the youth’s cognitive flexibility components in new normal era? It is an integrative literature review research. The research process consist of problem identification, searching and selecting literature, data collection, data analysis and synthesize, and data presentation respectively. The research instrument were Statement for Reporting Systematic Reviews: PRISMA and Critical Appraisal Checklist Table. The validation based on 5 experts’ judgment and data saturation to include a component as youth’s cognitive flexibility components in new normal era.
The synthesis study has shown that the youth’s cognitive flexibility components in new normal era consist of five components: Situation Awareness, Willingness to be flexible and adapt to the situation, Self-efficacy in being flexible, Need for cognition, and Flexibility in Problem Solving. The results of this research highlight the importance and need for experimental studies that test the effects of programs specifically aimed at developing youth cognitive flexibility. These studies should encompass the context of transitioning to a new lifestyle base to enhance the ability to effectively cope with VUCA World (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) situations.
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