Multi-Generational
Millennials (Gen Y, Gen Next, Gen Net, Mosaics, Echo Boomers)
1984-2002
Key events: 9/11, war against terrorism, economic recession, Asian tsunami, Hurricane Katrina
Psycho-graphics: confident, self-expressive, liberal and not religious, wary of human nature and cautious
Gen X (Busters, MTV Generation)
1965-1983
Key events: Challenger explosion, fall of the Berlin Wall, Gulf War, Oklahoma City bombing, Columbine shooting
Psycho-graphics: significantly smaller in population size and more ethnically diverse than previous generations; many put off marriage and family for advanced education; committed to finding a work/life balance; often “latchkey kids”; resistant to authority
Boomers (Love Generation, Me Generation)
1946-1964
Key events: JFK and MLK Jr. assassinations, the Beatles’ rise to fame
Psycho-graphics: grew up during great social change; associated with redefining traditional values; more individualistic and optimistic than parents; believe they have a strong work ethic (sometimes to a fault)
Elders (Civics, Builders, Encore Generation)
Before 1946
Key events: Great Depression, both World Wars
Psycho-graphics: Many WWI or WWII veterans; factory workers on the US homefront; tend to be frugal, patriotic, and civic-minded; respect authority and leadership and discipline
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