Many baby boomers see AI as a revolutionary tool, while young people see it as taking away their agency.
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Boomer Lucinda Holdforth sides with younger generations in Going On and On – but neither youth nor old age are monoliths.
Baby boomers are helping to reduce the taboo surrounding older adults’ sexuality.
The film is a portrait of a highly dysfunctional family fighting over generational wealth – a familiar story for many.
A new study suggests that the decades-long march toward cremation may not last forever – particularly if Gen Z’s preferences pan out.
Intergenerational fairness is becoming a new focus for the Albanese government, but just how far it will go remains to be seen.
Population ebbs and flows are having geopolitical consequences.
Our findings highlight life-long inequalities in mental health by factors that are down to chance.
Evidence shows giving to others is associated with better mental health.
Gen Z’s priorities — flexibility, mental health and purpose — are reshaping what ‘good employment’ looks like, and if employers want to retain them, they need to listen.
A survey looking at 500 Floridians finds that Gen Zers are far more anxious than older generations.
Canadian governments are in a perilous situation as young Canadians view the public sector with rising suspicion and have little interest in public service careers.
Canada’s overall population is older than ever. As more baby boomers retire in the coming years, policymakers will need to consider how they can meet the needs of an older population.
Social, cultural and economic contexts shape each generation, making some better than others at spotting business opportunities.
Climate change is a difficult subject at the best of times, even more so when discussing it with older relatives. These three scenarios can help you navigate these discussions.
When boomers pick out an article of clothing for the elderly, they consider not only the practical aspects like comfort and ease of care, but also how the item will make them feel.
As mortgage costs rise more first-time buyers are choosing longer-term loans to keep the monthly payments down.
The Australian Defence Force is in desperate need of more recruits. How could they get more Gen Z people on board?
Younger generations today agree more on key national issues than older generations do. A time of intense polarization may be ending.
Increasing life expectancy and falling birthrates means many of us may have to keep working until beyond 71 years of age.
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Visiting Clinical Research Fellow in older people's substance use and mental health, King's College London
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Research Fellow, PhD candidate, La Trobe University
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Associate Professor in Urban Geography, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor in Criminology, The University of Melbourne
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Principal Lecturer in Finance, Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Australian Research Centre for Sex, Health & Society, La Trobe University
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Senior Lecturer in Sociology, Canterbury Christ Church University
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Emeritus Professor, University of New England
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Regents and Distinguished Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health, Texas A&M University
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Associate Professor, University of Cape Town
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Emeritus Professor, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University
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Professor, School of Planning, University of Waterloo
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Adjunct professor, Charles Sturt University
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Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University