Abstract

The study is an analysis of cultural orientation as a mitigating tool against
Identity crisis among youths in a globalized world. The study adopted
cultural dimension theory by Greet Hofstede. Hofstede’s cultural dimension
theory is a framework for cross-cultural communication. It shows the
effects of a society’s culture on the values of its members and how these
values relate to behavior, using a structured factor analysis. The research
study used secondary method of data collection through the instrumentality
of documentary research method. Content analysis was adopted as the
techniques for data analysis. Findings from the study revealed that with the
increasing tempo of civilization buoyed by revolution and changes in
technology, notably in transport and communication, the culture of
communities in Nigeria are under severe threat. It further revealed that
with this development, the future of Nigeria cultural identity is bleak. The
study recommended that, there should be value orientation by Nigerian
youths, so that they can appreciate the good side of their culture. It further
recommended that the family, school and government should encourage the
revival of cultural festivals and ceremonies, so as to bridge generational
gap in culture administration and promote, present, preserve and document
our cultural heritage, which is the gateway to revive our cultural
manifestations facing extinction.

Keywords: Culture, Globalisation, Identity Crisis, Orientation and Youth