Exploring Generational Identity: A Multiparadigm Approach

This paper reviews the emerging literature on generational identity, an individual's awareness of his or her membership in a generational group and the significance of this group to the individual (Joshi, Dencker, Franz, & Martocchio, 2010). It explores potential research questions related...

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Published in:Journal of business diversity 2012-11, Vol.12 (3), p.103
Main Author: Urick, Michael J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age differences
Baby boomers
Demographics
Employees
Generation X
Generational differences
Generations
Incumbency
Millennials
Organizational behavior
Social identity
Studies
Workforce
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Summary:This paper reviews the emerging literature on generational identity, an individual's awareness of his or her membership in a generational group and the significance of this group to the individual (Joshi, Dencker, Franz, & Martocchio, 2010). It explores potential research questions related to generational identity using a multiparadigm approach in order to illustrate the potential and relevancy of generational identity as a topic worthy of further research. Through the examples presented in this paper the importance of understanding generational identity using multiple perspectives is highlighted. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:2158-3889