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Generational Differences Are Real and Useful

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  • Campbell, W. Keith
  • Campbell, Stacy M.
  • Siedor, Lane E.
  • Twenge, Jean M.

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We propose that generational differences are meaningful despite some theoretical and methodological challenges (cf. Costanza & Finkelstein, 2015). We will address five main issues: operationalizing generations, measuring generational differences, theoretical models of generations, mechanisms of generational change, and the importance of science versus stereotypes.

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  • Campbell, W. Keith & Campbell, Stacy M. & Siedor, Lane E. & Twenge, Jean M., 2015. "Generational Differences Are Real and Useful," Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Cambridge University Press, vol. 8(3), pages 324-331, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:inorps:v:8:y:2015:i:03:p:324-331_00
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