Date of Graduation
5-2010
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education (PhD)
Department
Rehabilitation, Human Resources and Communication Disorders
Advisor/Mentor
Roy Farley
Committee Member
James O. Hammons
Second Committee Member
Kristin K. Higgins
Third Committee Member
Lynn Koch
Keywords
Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the multicultural elements related to generational affiliation. Much of current generational literature is anecdotal and does not empirically explore the culture of each generation. A constructivist ground theory approach was applied to the study of three generational cohorts (Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, and Millennials) using focus groups to (a) explore the values, beliefs, and worldview inherent to each generation, and (b) extend theory on multiculturalism Data from nine focus groups, three for each generational cohort, were analyzed for key themes within each generational cohort. Results indicated that, in keeping with the American Counseling Association's call for counselors to be multiculturally competent, generational culture should be incorporated into counselor training and continued education.
Citation
Nesbit, E. A. (2010). Generational Affiliation as a Component of Culture: Focus Group Perspectives of Three Generational Cohorts. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/3358
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