Most of the evidence for generational differences in preferences and values suggests that differences between these groups are quite small. ... For example, a thorough analysis of 20 different studies with nearly 20,000 people revealed small and inconsistent differences in job attitudes when comparing generational groups.

What makes each generation different?

The factors associated with generational differences can be complex and overlapping. Researchers often think about three separate effects that can produce differences in attitudes between age groups: life cycle effects (sometimes called age effects), period effects and cohort effects.

Do values differ across generations How so?

Answer: Yes, values differ from generation to generation. ... Individuals with different values, different ideas, different ways of getting things done and different ways of communicating in every area of society have always existed.