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  • Social Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Sociology

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  • Generational labels like "Millennials" are frequently used but their scientific validity is contested.
  • Existing literature critically reviews generational differences, proposing social constructionist and lifespan development perspectives for future research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To extend proposed research directions on generational differences by integrating social constructionist and lifespan development perspectives.
  • To propose a unified theoretical framework for investigating generational influences.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a theoretical commentary, building upon a critical literature review.
  • It proposes integrating two distinct theoretical perspectives: social constructionism and lifespan development.

Main Results:

  • A novel theoretical framework is presented that synthesizes social constructionist and lifespan development approaches.
  • This integrated framework suggests focusing on the interplay between changing social relationships and norms over time.

Conclusions:

  • Future research should examine how proximal (e.g., intergenerational) and distal (e.g., age) social factors evolve historically.
  • Investigating these historical shifts can illuminate their impact on individual development and aging.
  • The proposed integrated framework aims to advance research beyond simplistic generational categorizations.