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Generation stereotypes

June 2005, Vol 36, No. 6

Print version: page 55

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American Psychological Association. (2005, June 1). Generation stereotypes. Monitor on Psychology, 36(6). https://www.apa.org/monitor/jun05/stereotypes

A literature review on generational diversity by psychologist Constance Patterson, PhD, indicates differences in work ethics and values among traditionalists, baby boomers, gen Xers and millennials:

 DEFINING WORK CHARACTERISTICS  

Traditionalists
(1925 to 1945)

Baby boomers
(1946 to 1960)

Generation X
(1961 to 1980)

Millennials
(1981 to present)

 

 

 

 

• Practical

• Optimistic

• Skeptical

• Hopeful

• Patient, loyal and hardworking

• Teamwork and cooperation

• Self-reliant

• Meaningful work

• Respectful of authority

• Ambitious

• Risk-taking

• Diversity and change valued

• Rule followers

• Workaholic

• Balances work and personal life

• Technology savvy

 

Further Reading

Source: Patterson, C. (2005, January). Generational diversity: Implications for consultation and teamwork. Paper presented at the meeting of the Council of Directors of School Psychology Programs on generational differences, Deerfield Beach, Fla.

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