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Hampsten, Katherine (Faculty Mentor)
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Digital Commons at St. Mary's University
Publication Date
Spring 2026
Keywords
Third spaces, Social interaction, Gen Z, Movie theaters, libraries, Social connection
Description
Third spaces serve as casual social environments such as libraries and movie theaters acting as "anchors" for community and social connection. (Melissa et.,al 2024). Nonetheless with the rise of streaming services and personalized experiences, these spaces are increasingly disappearing from everyday life (Fowler, 2026; Van De Vijer, 2017). For Gen Z, a generation that had grown up with technology at their fingertips, raising questions about how they interacting with other and experience relationships (Fisu et al, 2024). This study aims to explore: How does Gen Z describe the experience of third spaces as they connect with others?
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San Antonio, Texas
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