The Psychology Podcast

The Real Differences Between the Generations || Jean Twenge

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Jun 29, 2023
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Tech Defines Generational Identity

  • Generations are best distinguished by technological changes rather than just major life events or crises.
  • Technology shapes attitudes, behaviors, and values more than wars or recessions do.
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Silent Generation's Mental Health

  • The Silent Generation experienced post-war prosperity which helped their positive outlook.
  • They showed better mental health controlling for age compared to earlier and later generations.
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Generational Criticism Pattern

  • Every generation tends to criticize and misunderstand the next as the world changes rapidly.
  • Older generations are more curious about younger ones than vice versa.
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