New research published in BMCPsychology It sheds light on the relationship between the “lying down” lifestyle movement and attitudes towards being single. The findings also believe that young people who view a positive lifestyle that emphasizes relaxation and avoids excessive work and social pressure can find happiness through a variety of factors other than romantic relationships. indicates that The results suggest that the tendency among young people to choose a single life may increase in the future.
Lying flatism is a trending philosophy that has emerged in China, practiced by young people who choose to live a minimalist lifestyle and reject social pressures. Lying flatists refuse to participate in consumerist lifestyles, such as pursuing high-paying jobs, purchasing material possessions, getting married, and having children. To do. They believe that due to structural and social factors, individual efforts are no longer effective in improving lives.
Researchers were interested in studying the relationship between liar flatism and attitudes towards singleness, as singleness has become a preferred lifestyle choice worldwide, especially among young people. The rise in singles in countries such as the United States, Singapore, South Korea, Japan and China suggests a shift in perspective and lifestyle. The researchers wanted to investigate whether people who had positive feelings about lying flatism also had positive attitudes about being single.
“Previous research on voluntary celibacy reveals that young people perceive being single as an advantage. We appreciate the reduced economic responsibility that comes with it.This preference is observed not only in Malaysia, but also in other Asian countries such as India and Japan,” said the study authors. chi sen tangAssociate Professor, Tunku Abdul Rahman University.
“Furthermore, a concept known as ‘liar and flatterism’, which originated in mainland China, is starting to gain traction among Malaysian youth. This new concept further encourages young people to choose a single lifestyle. I’m intrigued by what impact it might have on me.”
We used a combination of purposeful and snowball sampling methods to recruit participants. Subjects were single individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 currently residing in Malaysia. This age group was chosen based on the observation that lyrism is largely embraced by her Generation Z, which includes those born between 1997 and her 2012.
A structured online questionnaire was used for the data collection process. The questionnaire consisted of multiple sections assessing various components related to demographic information, false flatism, and attitudes towards single people. The final sample consisted of 139 females (59.9%) and 93 males (40.1%).
The researchers also found that positive feelings about liar flatism were more likely to agree with the statement, “I believe I can lead a full and happy life without a romantic relationship.” Those who espoused this happiness belief, in turn, said, “I feel happy when I’m single,” “I stay single to have more personal space,” and “I don’t care if I’m engaged in a relationship.” was likely to agree with opinions such as “
“Lie flatism and similar phenomena have been observed in a variety of cultural contexts,” Tang told Cypost. “It is important to pay attention to understanding both their positives and negatives. In addition, our findings highlight the challenges young people face and understanding their personal philosophies of life. It also shows the importance: Finally, choosing to be single or embracing a lying flat lifestyle are both personal choices and should not be governed by stereotypes. It’s important to recognize, rather we should respect their choices.”
Tan and his colleagues also observed some surprising gender differences.
“Compared to men, female young adults have fewer stereotypes about being single, are less afraid of being single, have a stronger belief in achieving happiness without a romantic relationship, and are more likely to be single. “He showed a positive attitude,” he said. “These findings show that young women are more likely to accept being single.”
However, like any other study, this study contains several caveats.
“Further research is needed to replicate this pioneering work to synthesize findings and strengthen the methodologies employed in research on this subject,” Tan said. “For example, a comparative analysis of people who practice recumbency versus those who do not will provide a comprehensive understanding of recumbency and its characteristics.”
“Furthermore, given that this issue is still in its infancy, many aspects of liar flatism and voluntary celibacy remain unclear. The impact on national development has not yet been fully investigated.”
“We hope this topic will attract more researchers’ attention and encourage further development of this research area,” Tan added.
the study, “Feelings of Lying Flatism and Attitudes of Singles: The Mediating Role of Happiness Beliefs』is authored by Zeng-Qing Heng, Joey Chin and Chee-Seng Tan.
