Intergenerational differences in the personal and professional values of nurses

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 939-950
Author(s):  
Emine Şenyuva
Keyword(s):  
Baby Boomers ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Great Majority ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
Professional Values ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty ◽  
Data Collection Process ◽  
Political Value

Objectives: This study was conducted descriptively for the purpose of determining the differences in the personal and professional values of nurses according to their generation. Methods: The study was planned according to the descriptive research method. The population of the research consisted of nurses carrying out their duties in Istanbul, and the sample consisted of 718 nurses. The number of nurses to be included in the sample was determined by stratified sampling, and the nurses to be included in the sample were determined through random sampling. The data were collected using an information form, the Value Preferences Scale, Professional Value Order of Priority Scale, and the Nurses’ Professional Values Scale. Ethical considerations: Ethics committee approval for the study was received from the Ethics Committee Presidency of the I.U. Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty of Clinical Studies. The study began after the participants were informed that they could decide to withdraw from the study at any time during the data collection process. In order to use the Nurses Professional Values Scale, written permission was received from Nuray Sahin Orak. Findings: The primary value preference is social value for nurses from the Baby Boomers generation, Y and Z generations, and political value for nurses from X generation. It is the nurses from every generation who prioritized human dignity among professional values, which is follow by activation and responsibility. It is determined that a great majority of nurses from the Baby Boomers generation, X, Y, and Z generations prioritized human dignity among professional values, which was followed by the values of equality, justice, and freedom. Conclusion: These results indicate that nurses from all generations agree on the professional values required by their profession and thus carry out their duties in accordance with the ethical principles and the values of their profession.

scholarly journals The supporting behaviour of generations towards non-profit organisations in Gauteng

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laureane Du Plessis ◽  
Danie Petzer
Keyword(s):  
Baby Boomers ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Generation Y ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Purpose and objective: The purpose of this paper is to provide a better understanding of different generations' supporting behaviour towards non-profit organisations (NPOs). It more specifically focuses on uncovering the different methods with which the generations support NPOs; how frequently they support NPOs; the type of NPOs that they prefer supporting; and the reasons why they support NPOs. Problem Investigated: Non-profit organisations (NPOs) are facing greater challenges than ever before. They have to compete with a growing number of other NPOs for donations and volunteers. Their traditional support from Baby Boomers is declining as this generation grows older and supports NPOs to a lesser extent than before. NPOs are therefore compelled to pay more attention to younger generations as a possible donor base and source for volunteers. It is therefore critical for an NPO that wishes to survive and prosper to understand the supporting behaviour of the different generations in order to successfully target them to grow the donor and volunteer base. Methodology: A descriptive research design was followed. A self-administered questionnaire was fielded amongst a target population that included Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y consumers residing in Gauteng who have supported an NPO in the previous year. Quota sampling was used to ensure that equal numbers of respondents from the different generations were included, while each quota was filled on the basis of convenience to collect 602 responses for analysis. Findings: The results reveal significant associations between the different generations and different supporting behaviours. Significant differences were also uncovered between the different generations and the reasons for supporting NPOs. The paper reveals a number of marketing strategies NPOs could follow to encourage supporting behaviour from the different generations. Value of the research: This research provides insights into the supporting behaviour of different generations towards NPOs and allows NPOs to develop more effective marketing strategies when targeting different generations. Conclusion: Since the results reveal a number of associations between generations and particular supporting behaviours as well as similarities and differences between the generations and reasons for supporting NPOs, NPO marketers should take these into account when targeting the different generations for support.

Comparing the levels of individualism/collectivism between baby boomers and generation X

2007 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 749-761 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danilo Sirias ◽  
H.B. Karp ◽  
Timothy Brotherton
Keyword(s):  
Baby Boomers ◽  
Generation X

Time Allocation Behavior of Twentieth-Century American Generations: GI Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials

2018 ◽  
Vol 2672 (49) ◽  
pp. 69-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annesha Enam ◽  
Karthik C. Konduri
Keyword(s):  
Baby Boomers ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Time Use ◽  
Time Allocation ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Silent Generation ◽  
Two Generations ◽  
American Heritage ◽  
Using Data

In recent years, time engagement behaviors of two generations, namely Baby Boomers and Millennials have sparked much interest because these generations constitute the bulk of the American population today and they also exhibit “atypical” activity–travel patterns compared with other generations. The objective of the current research is to conduct a systematic study of the time engagement behaviors of five American generations: the GI Generation (birth year: 1901–1924), the Silent Generation (birth year: 1925–1943), Baby Boomers (birth year: 1944–1964), Generation X (birth year: 1965–1981), and Millennials (birth year: 1982–2000). Particularly, the study aims at isolating heterogeneity in behaviors associated with structural changes in the society from those associated with inherent generational characteristics. Using data from four waves (1965, 1985, 2005, and 2012) of the American Heritage and Time Use Study, the analysis explores the time engagement behaviors while accounting for the age, period, and cohort effects in addition to different socioeconomic and demographic variables. The analysis reveals that Millennials have generally delayed participation in life-changing events such as marriage and workforce entry, and have exhibited prolonged student status compared with previous generations. Millennials show lower participation in work and higher participation in discretionary activities compared with individuals of the same age group from previous generations. On the other hand, Baby Boomers clearly exhibited increased travel engagement compared with the previous generations at different stages of their lives.

scholarly journals Die Steuerung von den Multigenerationteams in den Industriebetrieben

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (41) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Natália Vraňaková ◽  
Andrea Chlpeková ◽  
Kristína Koltnerová ◽  
Petra Pračková
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Baby Boomers ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Generation Y ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Generational Groups

Abstract The current workforce in industrial enterprises is formed from four generational groups. These generational groups are called Baby boomers, Generation “X”, Generation “Y” and Generation “Z”. Each of generational groups is specific by own characteristics, positives and negatives. The aim of the article is to refer the features of individual generational groups, to analyze their representation on labor market and to specify recommendations for the management of multigenerational teams for the practice of industrial enterprises in order to achieve the satisfaction and synergy of employees in accordance with the objectives of enterprise.

scholarly journals Music as a Therapeutic Assistant: Strategy to Reduce Work Stress

10.3823/2299 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dereck Sena de Lima ◽  
Jamilton Alves Farias ◽  
Aurilene Josefa Cartaxo Gomes de Arruda ◽  
Cesar Cavalcanti da Silva ◽  
Maurício Caxias de Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Research Ethics ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
Basic Health ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Objective: to understand the influence of music as a therapeutic assistant in reducing work stress of nursing professionals in a basic health unit. Method: it is an exploratory and descriptive research with a quantitative approach, developed with 9 nursing professionals from UBS Integrated Nova Esperança in João Pessoa, Paraíba. Data collection began after approval of the Research Ethics Committee of the Health Sciences Center of the Federal University of Paraíba, nº. 0508/16, CAAE: 58741916.6.0000.5188. Results: we identified that 33.3% of nursing professionals presented signs of stress, of the 33.3% who presented stress, 100% demonstrated to be in the resistance phase, 100% of the nursing professionals evaluated the musical strategy in a positive way. Conclusion: the musical strategy received extremely positive evaluations by the participants of the research, about 100% of professionals said that listening to music can reduce work stress.

scholarly journals Globally Responsible Intergenerational Leadership

2019 ◽  
pp. 123-152
Author(s):  
Ceren Aydogmus
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Baby Boomers ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Generation Y ◽  
Generational Cohorts ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Generational Leadership ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Leadership Approaches

Today's workforce is more diverse than ever, comprised of five generational cohorts: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, and Generation Z. As each generation has its own values, beliefs, and expectations, their leadership preferences pose new challenges for organizations. In this chapter, leadership approaches are discussed, and the differences and similarities among preferred generational leadership styles are examined. The purpose of this chapter is to determine an appropriate leadership style that meets the needs of all generations, and globally responsible inter-generational leadership has been suggested as the most effective approach.

Leveraging Generational Strengths in Online Graduate Education

2017 ◽  
pp. 298-322
Author(s):  
Sydney M. Rombola
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Baby Boomers ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Online Faculty ◽  
Generational Theory ◽  
Generational Diversity ◽  
Generational Identity ◽  
Cohort Groups ◽  
Communication Methods

The proliferation of online graduate schools has resulted in greater numbers of students with greater diversity than ever before. Generational diversity affects the ability of online faculty to communicate effectively with graduate students. Faculty-student communication is improved by applying generational theory. Four main cohort groups actively participate in online education, each with their own set of preferences and tendencies, including: Veterans (born 1925-1942); Baby Boomers (born 1943-1960); Generation X (born 1961-1980); and Millennials (born 1981-2001). Differentiating online faculty communication methods based on generational tendencies is a potent and efficient method of empowering educators and motivating graduate students. Improved faculty-student communication enhances student engagement, creating greater satisfaction that leads to higher retention and improved academic performance. As faculty understand generational identity, communication is enriched by emphasizing each generation's strengths and avoiding misunderstandings.

Engaging Millennial in Corporate Governance

2020 ◽  
pp. 221-230
Author(s):  
Rahul Mohare
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Baby Boomers ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Generation Y ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Net Generation ◽  
The Awakening ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
The World ◽  
High Aspiration

Millennials, born starting from the 1980s, who are also called Nexters, the Net Generation, and Generation Y represent a new workforce in a global market and have high aspiration. Because of their digital, liquid, and collective mindset, they are adapting the way people generate the future. But now we have three generations representing the workforce at the same time . Before them, the world had two other generation groups: Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980, and the Baby Boomers who were born between 1946 and 1964 . Following the Strauss-Howe generation theory, each type of generation falls on a certain cycle of social and economic development, namely high, awakening, unraveling, and crisis. As a result, the Baby Boomers were born during the high, Generation X during the awakening, and millennials entered the unraveling period.

Would You Accept a Facebook Friend Request from Your Boss?

2020 ◽  
pp. 123-147
Author(s):  
Katherine A. Karl ◽  
Richard S. Allen ◽  
Charles S. White ◽  
Joy Van Eck Peluchette ◽  
Douglas E. Allen
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Baby Boomers ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Generational Differences ◽  
Significant Interaction ◽  
Close Relationships ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Open Communication ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Main Effect

Because Millennials and Generation X tend to desire close relationships with their leaders, expect frequent and open communication, and integrate their personal and professional contacts via social media, it was predicted they would be more likely than Baby Boomers to accept a Facebook friend request from their boss. Although no main effect was found for generational differences, a significant interaction between self-disclosure and generation was found, such that self-disclosure was positively related to acceptance of a friend request from one's boss for Baby Boomers and Generation X, but negatively related for Millennials. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.

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