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Generation Y/Generation Next
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Generation Next: Speak Up, Be Heard 
 Companion to a 2007 documentary that "travels across the U.S. and speaks with young adults 16-25-year-olds to gauge their beliefs on today's most pressing issues -- such as terrorism, immigration, environment and health care." In addition to transcripts from the documentary, the site contains audio and video clips, background reports, forums, and a timeline highlighting major events, media, music, sports, and technology related to the demographic. From PBS Online NewsHour. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/generation-next/ Topics: Communities & Groups Last updated Feb 15, 2007 National Study Concludes Generations X and Y Value Mail
This October 2005 press release describes the results of a study commissioned by the United States Postal Service (USPS), which concludes that postal mail "plays an important role in the lives" of Generations X and Y (respectively, those born between 1965 and 1972, and those born between 1977 and 1994). Includes data from the report. http://www.usps.com/communications/news/press/2005/pr05_087.htm Topics: Communities & Groups, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Jan 4, 2006 A Portrait of "Generation Next": How Young People View Their Lives, Futures and Politics
Summary of findings from a January 2007 report "aimed at studying the lives of young people" ages 18-25 (born between 1981 and 1988). It looks at lifestyle and views in areas such as technology, family, religion, social issues, and politics. Includes a link to the full report and to questionnaire results. From the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. http://people-press.org/report/300/a-portrait-of-generation-next Topics: Communities & Groups Last updated Jun 30, 2008 Who Are the Gen Y Students?
This February 2005 article presents "defining characteristics of Gen Y" (those born between 1979 and 1997). Includes information about demographics, consumer characteristics, technology influences, and work behavior. From a publication of California State University, Chico. http://www.csuchico.edu/pub/inside/2_05_05/pause.html Topics: College and University Education, Communities & Groups Last updated Jan 4, 2006 |
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