Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Bullying02:04

Bullying

8.4K
A modern form of aggression is bullying. As you learn in your study of child development, socializing and playing with other children is beneficial for children’s psychological development. However, as you may have experienced as a child, not all play behavior has positive outcomes. Some children are aggressive and want to play roughly. Other children are selfish and do not want to share toys. One form of negative social interactions among children that has become a national concern is...
8.4K
Cross-Sectional Research01:50

Cross-Sectional Research

11.3K
In cross-sectional research, a researcher compares multiple segments of the population at the same time. If they were interested in people's dietary habits, the researcher might directly compare different groups of people by age. Instead of following a group of people for 20 years to see how their dietary habits changed from decade to decade, the researcher would study a group of 20-year-old individuals and compare them to a group of 30-year-old individuals and a group of 40-year-old...
11.3K
Conformity01:20

Conformity

45.1K
Conformity is the change in a person’s behavior to go along with the group, even if that person does not agree with the group.
45.1K
Hindsight Biases01:12

Hindsight Biases

3.4K
Hindsight bias leads you to believe that the event you just experienced was predictable, even though it really wasn’t. In other words, you knew all along that things would turn out the way they did. Can you relate this to the phrase "Hindsight is 20/20" now? 
3.4K
Groupthink01:34

Groupthink

44.3K
When in group settings, we are often influenced by the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors around us. Groupthink is another phenomenon of conformity where modification of the opinions of members in a group aligns with what they believe is the group consensus (Janis, 1972). In such situations, the group often takes action that individuals would not perform outside the group setting because groups make more extreme decisions than individuals do. Moreover, groupthink can hinder opposing trains of...
44.3K
Steps in Outbreak Investigation01:18

Steps in Outbreak Investigation

125
In the ever-evolving field of public health, statistical analysis serves as a cornerstone for understanding and managing disease outbreaks. By leveraging various statistical tools, health professionals can predict potential outbreaks, analyze ongoing situations, and devise effective responses to mitigate impact. For that to happen, there are a few possible stages of the analysis:
125

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Reciprocal relationships between personality traits and job satisfaction? A continuous time approach with two investigations.

The Journal of applied psychology·2026
Same author

Psychology and Aging at 40: Continuity and growth.

Psychology and aging·2025
Same author

Exploring reciprocal within-person relations between proactive employee green behavior and subjective well-being: A four-wave longitudinal study.

Applied psychology. Health and well-being·2025
Same author

Reciprocal within-person relations between pandemic fatigue and protective behavior: A 20-wave longitudinal study during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association·2025
Same author

Why work-related causes and causal attributions should be assessed separately from depressive symptoms: Response to Bianchi and Schonfeld.

Work (Reading, Mass.)·2025
Same author

Do not put all of your eggs in one basket: Multiverse analysis in applied psychology.

The Journal of applied psychology·2025
Same journal

Interrelationships among age, time horizons, and uncertainty: emotional experiences and workplace learning.

Work, aging and retirement·2025
Same journal

Trajectories of job resources and the timing of retirement.

Work, aging and retirement·2025
Same journal

Cognitive Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity: The Role of Occupational Complexity and Occupational Status.

Work, aging and retirement·2024
Same journal

Sensory Loss and its Association with Different Types of Departures from the Labor Force Among Older Adults in the US.

Work, aging and retirement·2024
Same journal

COVID-19 and its Implications for Research on Work Ability.

Work, aging and retirement·2024
Same journal

Uncertainty in Aging and Lifespan Research: Covid-19 as Catalyst for Addressing the Elephant in the Room.

Work, aging and retirement·2024
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 28, 2025

Generation of Marked and Markerless Mutants in Model Cyanobacterial Species
11:45

Generation of Marked and Markerless Mutants in Model Cyanobacterial Species

Published on: May 29, 2016

12.1K

"The COVID-19 Generation": A Cautionary Note.

Cort W Rudolph1, Hannes Zacher2

  • 1Department of Psychology, Saint Louis University, Leipzig, Germany.

Work, Aging and Retirement
|April 16, 2024
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

The study cautions against defining a "COVID-19 Generation," arguing it lacks conceptual, methodological, and practical support. It highlights dangers in studying this group and offers alternatives for understanding COVID-19

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Advancements in Multiplex Detection of Respiratory Viruses
03:53

Author Spotlight: Advancements in Multiplex Detection of Respiratory Viruses

Published on: November 10, 2023

1.1K
Dynamic Monitoring of Seroconversion using a Multianalyte Immunobead Assay for Covid-19
08:48

Dynamic Monitoring of Seroconversion using a Multianalyte Immunobead Assay for Covid-19

Published on: February 16, 2022

2.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 28, 2025

Generation of Marked and Markerless Mutants in Model Cyanobacterial Species
11:45

Generation of Marked and Markerless Mutants in Model Cyanobacterial Species

Published on: May 29, 2016

12.1K
Author Spotlight: Advancements in Multiplex Detection of Respiratory Viruses
03:53

Author Spotlight: Advancements in Multiplex Detection of Respiratory Viruses

Published on: November 10, 2023

1.1K
Dynamic Monitoring of Seroconversion using a Multianalyte Immunobead Assay for Covid-19
08:48

Dynamic Monitoring of Seroconversion using a Multianalyte Immunobead Assay for Covid-19

Published on: February 16, 2022

2.9K

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology of Work
  • Pandemic Studies

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred discussions of a distinct "COVID-19 Generation."
  • These narratives have significant implications for research on work, aging, and retirement.
  • Existing rhetoric lacks empirical grounding and poses potential risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the concept of a "COVID-19 Generation."
  • To present evidence against its adoption as a research construct.
  • To identify dangers associated with its study and management.

Main Methods:

  • Commentary and critical review of emerging rhetoric.
  • Analysis of conceptual, methodological, and practical limitations.
  • Examination of potential risks in generational cohort studies.

Main Results:

  • The concept of a "COVID-19 Generation" is not supported by robust evidence.
  • Defining such a generation presents significant conceptual and methodological challenges.
  • There are practical dangers in creating and managing a distinct "COVID-19 Generation."

Conclusions:

  • Researchers, organizations, and practitioners should avoid adopting the "COVID-19 Generation" concept.
  • Alternative approaches are needed to understand the pandemic's impact on work, aging, and retirement.
  • Focus should remain on nuanced analysis rather than broad generational definitions.