LITERATURE REVIEW ON MODELS FOR DEVELOPING ADOLESCENT TALENT IN THE DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM TOWARD THE GOLDEN GENERATION OF 2045: A GROUNDED THEORY STUDY

Abstract

Human capital development in the digital age is a key determinant of the success of the 2045 Golden Generation vision; however, comprehensive modeling of the youth talent ecosystem remains very limited. This study aims to construct a conceptual model of a holistic, adaptive, and productive youth talent development ecosystem in the digital age. The method used is qualitative with a Literature-based Constructivist Grounded Theory design. Primary and secondary data were extracted from reputable academic databases (Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar) using the PRISMA protocol, then analyzed through constant comparative analysis with open, axial, and selective coding stages. The research results successfully deconstructed Western corporate biases in conventional talent management and recontextualized them within the sociocultural space of Indonesian adolescents. The escalation of adolescents’ capacity from raw potential to tangible talent in the virtual space is driven by the dynamic interaction between digital native identities, the use of technology as a scaffold, and active engagement in a culture of participation. Optimal self-directed learning and digital autotelic conditions (flow) require self-regulation as well as the integration of character values through the PACER core values (Problem-solving, Adaptability, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience) as a binding variable to mitigate the impacts of the digital divide and moral degradation. The theoretical contribution of this research lies in the emergence of a new middle-range theory that bridges human resource management, digital pedagogy, and the sociology of youth. Practically, this model serves as a strategic blueprint for policymakers and educational institutions in designing adaptive formal curricula and inclusive digital incubation spaces.