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Intergenerational comparisons
— Australian baby boomers discuss their perceptions | | Author(s) | Susan Quine, Diana Bernard |
| Journal title | Generations Review, vol 16, no 2, April 2006 |
| Pages | pp 4-7 |
| Source | (Editorial e-mail address) gr@ageing.ox.ac.uk |
| Keywords | Ageing process ; Middle aged ; Attitude ; Age groups [elderly] ; Young people ; Comparison ; Australia. |
| Annotation | Generational research is a promising way to identify needs and expectations of different cohorts. This qualitative study was designed to explore the perceptions of Australian baby boomers (aged 49-58) about the similarities and differences between their generation and those of the older and younger generations, and the potential for intergenerational conflict. In 2004, twelve focus groups were conducted in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The groups were stratified by gender, social class and location. Analysis of the transcripts identified that the baby boomer participants generally felt well placed compared with the older and younger generations. They reported having experienced greater economic wealth and freedom than the older generation, and greater employment and housing security than the younger generation. Most had not considered the possibility of intergenerational conflict, and did not expect resentment from the younger generation. With increased financial assistance to the younger generation now, rather than through inheritance, such conflict appears unlikely to occur. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-060609218 A |
| Classmark | BG: SE: DP: BB: SB: 48: 7YA |
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