{"id":4243,"date":"2024-05-24T09:00:57","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T09:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/what-is-a-generation\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T09:00:57","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T09:00:57","slug":"what-is-a-generation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/en\/what-is-a-generation\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a generation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Generation is a concept that refers to a group of people belonging to a certain age group who were born and grew up in the same period. Generations are often divided into specific time periods and have their own special characteristics that distinguish them from other generations. Studying generations helps to understand social changes, cultural trends and historical events that affect different age groups.<\/p>\n<h2>Definition of generations<\/h2>\n<p>Generations are usually defined as periods of about 20-30 years, and are often named after specific historical or cultural events. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Generation of baby boomers<\/b> (Baby Boomers): Born after World War II, around 1946-1964.<\/li>\n<li><b>X-generation<\/b> (Generation X): Born around 1965-1980.<\/li>\n<li><b>Y generation<\/b> (Millennials): Born around 1981-1996.<\/li>\n<li><b>Generation Z<\/b> (Generation Z): Born around 1997-2012.<\/li>\n<li><b>Alpha generation<\/b> (Generation Alpha): Born after 2013.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Special characteristics of generations<\/h2>\n<p>Each generation has its own special characteristics that influence their values, behavior and lifestyle. These features can be viewed, for example, through the following factors:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Technology<\/b>: Different generations have grown up with different technologies. For example, Generation Y has grown up in the age of the internet and mobile technology, while Generation Z has been born into the world of smartphones and social media.<\/li>\n<li><b>Education<\/b>: The availability and quality of education has varied between different generations. Today, education is an important part of life for many young people, and higher education has become more common.<\/li>\n<li><b>Working life<\/b>: The expectations and opportunities of working life have changed over the generations. For example, the baby boomer generation could expect a permanent job and pension from the same company, while the younger generations value flexibility and opportunities for career change.<\/li>\n<li><b>Values \u200b\u200band attitudes<\/b>: Different generations have different values \u200b\u200band attitudes that reflect the social and cultural conditions of their time of growth. For example, environmental awareness and appreciation of diversity have become more prominent among the younger generations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Intergenerational interaction<\/h2>\n<p>The interaction between generations is important for the development of society. Different generations can learn from each other and share their experiences, which can lead to better understanding and cooperation. For example, in the workplace, a multigenerational workforce can bring different perspectives and innovations.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<p>You can read more about the generations and their special features from the following sources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tilastokeskus.fi\/tup\/sukupolvet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statistics Centre: Generations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hs.fi\/teemat\/sukupolvet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Helsingin Sanomat: Generations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yrittajat.fi\/uutiset\/sukupolvien-erot-tyoelamassa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entrepreneurs: Generation differences in working life<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Generation is a concept that refers to a group of people belonging to a certain age group who were born and grew up in the same period. 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