With the growth of the older population due to longer life spans and a decline in birth rates, older adults will soon outnumber the younger population worldwide. One out of five workers in the United States reaches retirement age each day. This phenomenon has begun to cause a strain on Social Security funding and healthcare funding for those over…

The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to investigate the possible correlation of depression, anxiety, stress, and ageism among Baby Boomers in the United States. It was not known if and to what extent a relationship existed between depression, anxiety, stress, and ageism among Baby Boomers in the United States who were born…

This phenomenological study of the communication primarily between two cohorts--Millennials/Generation Y and Baby Boomers in a collegiate, multigenerational environment, highlights the characteristics and values of both groups in efforts to decrease the gap in communication in the classroom which may assist in better communication between the…

Higher education as a baby boomer brings mental, physical, and economic adjustments, concerns, and insecurities. Additionally, life delivers unexpected challenges and barriers which can cause hardships requiring various types of motivation. Fortunately, there are also catalysts which can contribute toward successes. Literature from four major…

For couples, the intimate relationship between partners is one of the most influential in adult life. Couples and relationship education (CRE) intends to provide contextual knowledge and to facilitate the growth of relationship skill sets. However, current CRE programming is largely heteronormative, relying primarily on male/female relationship…

This study sought to identify the support needed by returning baby boomers to succeed in online master's programs at a Midwest institution. Tinto's (1975, 1987, 1993) theory on social and academic integration, Kember's (1989) model of dropout distance education, Bean and Metzner's (1985) student attrition model, and Park's (2007) model for adult…

Demographics on university campuses have become increasingly diverse with a significant increase in the number of students ages 50 and older. Many arrive on campus with two or more years of college experience over several terms but with no degree. Higher education leaders' understanding of why these older adults enroll in postsecondary courses and…

A skill gap in Problem Solving in Technology-Rich Environments (PS-TRE) between U.S. Baby Boomers and younger generations has been documented in previous studies using the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) Survey of Adult Skills (Rampey et al., 2016). Bringing this generation of workers up to speed in this…

This study addressed the ways in which a University in the Pacific Northwest meets the academic and co-curricular needs of Baby-Boomer First-Generation undergraduate students. Baby-Boomers herein are defined as individuals born between 1946 and 1964, and First-Generation college students are defined as currently enrolled students whose parents are…

The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore how different generations of educational professionals perceived themselves and one another, framed into the context of work ethic characteristics, teamwork abilities and leadership abilities among and between three generations of educators: Baby Boomers, Gen Xers and Millennials. The results…

The use of 21st century technology in education is imperative as educators attempt to prepare 21st century students for future jobs in a globally competitive and interactive digital workplace. The primary purpose of this mixed method study was to examine the effective use of 21st century technology within the working class generations of Baby…

As the Millennial generation (individuals born 1982-2004) of leaders emerge in the educational setting, it is important to consider how these individuals may lead or work alongside a more veteran generation of teachers and administrators. While most of the evidence on leadership focuses on the characteristics of Baby Boomer and Generation X…

As new generations arrive to leadership positions within the higher education arena, there are new opportunities to conduct further research and expand on what has been previously published on leadership and generational cohorts. The purpose of this quantitative, causal-comparative study was to examine if and to what extent there was an effect of…

Over 85% of working women leaders in higher education state that they work more than 48 hours in the normal work week and almost a quarter of them feel unable to cope with the pressure and stress in their daily jobs. The need to continue working at home after formal work hours may be creating a negative impact on the employees and their families.…

Nurses are expected to participate in ongoing professional development, whether that is higher education to obtain another degree or continuing nursing education (CNE) to enhance knowledge or skills, maintain licensure, and/or maintain certification. Because there are generational differences that can affect adult education, learning preferences…