Generational Characteristics and Definitions: From The Greatest to Generation Beta

The Greatest Generation

Americans born in the early 1900s + came of age during the great depression + WWll

The Greatest Generation Characteristics

1. high respect for authority. 2. A sense of community responsibility 3. believed in the American dream

The Silent Generation

Young adults in 1950's who were 'Silent' when compared to their parents in the Greatest Gen who fought in wars.

The Silent Generation Characteristics

1. desire for stability. 2. Respect for authority 3. loyal to employers

Baby Boomers

Called baby boomers because of the increase in the number of babies born + had a lot of vocal & demanding attitudes.

Baby Boomers Characteristics

1. desire for change + progress 2. focus on personal fulfillment 3. Technological innovation

Generation X

Born between 1965-1980 + described as a certain attitude, outlook, & mentality.

Generation X Characteristics

1. Independent 2. Technological Savviness 3. work-life balance

Millennials (Generation Y)

Nothing to put here- the website doesn't provide a distinct definition.

Millennials Characteristics

1. Entrepreneurial 2. Highly educated 3. Flexible

Generation Z (iGen or Zoomers)

Nothing to put here- the definition only repeats the years born.

Generation Z Characteristics

1. Digital Natives 2. Socially + politically aware 3. Diverse

Generation Alpha

Known for technological intuitiveness + sense of global citizenship + ability to change.

Generation Alpha Characteristics

1. Digital intuitiveness 2. Human + AI collaborations 3. Diverse & individualistic

Generation Beta

These are the people being born right now, so not enough is known about them yet to define them.