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Showing 1 to 20 of 64 for “"Generation X"”.
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Meanings of Retrogaming Consumption for “Millennial” and “Generation X” Men
… consumption exploring its meanings amongst two generations of male retrogamers. Two in-depth interviews with each of the 16 UK-based male retrogamers were conducted following a hermeneutic phenomenology methodology. A key finding identified was the realisation of retro gaming consumption being …
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Major Factors That Influence the Employment Decisions of Generation X Consulting Engineers
<p>The purpose of this research was to study Generation X consulting engineers (those born between the years 1964 and 1980) in Lynchburg, Virginia, to determine the major factors that influence their employment decisions. Engineering consulting firms throughout the United States, particularly those …
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An application of the Kuleshov Experiment on Generation X: Testing viewer reactions to editing
… This is a quasi-experiment applied to a new generation of viewers; A video that replicates the original experiment is used as a stimulus, and an instrument observes audience's reactions to editing. The assumption made is that a new generation of viewers will be capable of recognizing the lack …
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Ultrafast Laser Micromachining for Correction of Thin Optics for Next Generation X-ray Space Telescopes
The central theme of this thesis is the development of implementing ultrafast laser micromachining technology to the correction of thin-shell lightweight high-resolution mirrors for future high performance X-ray space telescopes. The existing fabrication methods cannot achieve the required accuracy …
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The Roles and Responsibilities of the Principal as Perceived by Illinois K-8 Principals Who Belong to Generation X
… the qualities and characteristics of the next generation of principals must be identified. However, it may not be as easy to fill these vacancies as it once was. Within the context of the research that has been done on Generation X, the Theory of Professional Vitality and the Job Attraction …
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Generation X and Millennial Generation Assistant Principals' Perceptions of the Challenges and Rewards of the Principalship A Qualitative Study
… for younger Baby Boomers and members of Generation X (1965-1981) to replace them. The youngest Baby Boomer principals are beginning to retire, and Millennial Generation (1982-2000) administrators are stepping up to fill the ranks. Millennial Generation educators have been in the field …
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Reality Bites? The Cultural Politics of Generation X and Youthful White Masculinities in Sport and Popular Culture in 1990s America
… constituted by, and constitutive of, the Generation X discursive formation of this era. In particular, I examine the images of white masculinity produced within media representations of American tennis star, Andre Agassi, a 1997 Sports Illustrated cover story, ""Whatever happened to the …
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Examining the factors structures of brand loyalty of men’s deodorants among generation X and generation Y consumers in Cape Town
… is due to the fickle or disloyal nature of male Generation X and Generation Y deodorant consumers. Although, the subject of brand loyalty is popular, there is a lack of research in the investigation of Generation X and Generation Y consumers specifically in the men’s deodorant industry in Cape …
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Motivating Factors of Elementary Teachers (K-5) in Illinois Who Belong to Veteran, Baby Boomer, Generation X, and Generation Y Age Bands: A Study of Ways in Which Improved Generational Intelligence Can Impact School Leaders
… leaders can improve their understanding of all generations, and therefore work to</p> <p>increase motivation amongst a growing age span of teachers, is of increasing importance. Increased legal and mandated demands in the field of education have made teaching and school administration more …
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The Effect of Generation on Retention of Women Engineers in Aerospace and Industry
… the nature and extent of differences between generational cohorts regarding the effect of family factors on retention of women in engineering, with an emphasis on women in the aerospace industry. While 6% of the aerospace workforce is made up of aeronautical engineers, an additional 11.2% of …
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Generational Differences In Evaluation And Expression Of Leadership Style
<p>Generational differences in the workplace have received a great deal of attention in the</p> <p>past few years. The present study used 360° data to examine the agreement of Generation Y, Generation X, and Baby Boomers target leaders with other raters. Archival data generated by the TalentSage …
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Human Capital Management Within the Federal Government Utilizing Generational Stratification With a Focus on Generation Y
<p>With many individuals in the Baby Boomer generation eligible to retire, many open positions will need to be filled by other Baby Boomers, or those from Generation X or Generation Y. Private industry has taken note of this and has been exploring workplace differences between Generation Y, …
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Generational differences in South African consumers' brand equity perceptions
… influenced the perceptions of individuals in Generations X and Y. In South Africa, the members of Generation X experienced their formative years during the transitional years of South Africa’s young democracy during the 1990s, while the members of Generation Y were born during the last decade …
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Residential location choices of millennials: Evidence from the urbanized area of Chicago
… born between 1985 and 2000, are portrayed as a generation of liberal urbanists in mainstream media. Many planners believe that Millennials are leading the re-urbanization of U.S. cities, reversing the long-lasting trend of suburbanization. However, empirical evidence on Millennials’ travel …
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Generational Differences in Work Orientation of Nursing Students
… attitudes, values, and work orientation of three generations of nursing students: Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials. The purpose of this research is to construct a nursing knowledge base on generational differences in work values and their influence on interactions in nursing education. …
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The Knowledge And Perceptions Of Generational Cohorts Of K-5 Elementary Educators Who Use Technology For Teaching And Learning
… study examined the perceptions and knowledge of generational cohorts (Baby Boomer, Generation X, and/or Millennials) of elementary (K-5) educators regarding the use of technology for teaching and learning. The remarkable pace of the transition to digital-age learning environments has made it …
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Anderson’s model of homohysteria : a cohort analysis of two generations of athletes and employees
… towards inclusivity, particularly among younger generations. Moreover, despite frequent claims to the contrary, research in sport has also documented greater acceptance of LGB athletes; research in the workplace, however, paints a more mixed picture. This thesis uses McCormack and Anderson’s …
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GENERATIONAL PERSPECTIVE OF HIGHER EDUCATION ONLINE STUDENT LEARNING STYLES
… to determine whether students associated with a generational group exhibit similar learning styles as identified by the Felder and Soloman Index of Learning Styles instrument. The secondary purpose was to determine to what degree these generational groups rate their satisfaction with online …
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GENERATIONAL PERSPECTIVE OF HIGHER EDUCATION ONLINE STUDENT LEARNING STYLES
… to determine whether students associated with a generational group exhibit similar learning styles as identified by the Felder and Soloman Index of Learning Styles instrument. The secondary purpose was to determine to what degree these generational groups rate their satisfaction with online …
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