Trends Report

Think Locally To Reach Generations Globally

Why "Gen X" Isn't A Global Concept

May 14th, 2009
Reineke Reitsma, null
Reineke Reitsma
With contributors:
Benjamin Ensor , Bailey Liackman

Summary

Terms like Generation X and Boomers are used widely to describe the behavior and needs of a group of people that are born in a certain time period. These generations are defined by a similar development path and have shared experiences, which result in common attitudes and behaviors. But groupings like Generation X can't be used globally. Factors like economic and political systems, traditions, and culture influence consumers' experiences and result in different generational groups. When conducting global research, market research professionals need to understand the factors that influence the generations in each country surveyed in order to translate global research results into actionable insights for global product and brand managers.

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