The purpose of this thesis is to determine if generational differences in values contribute to the development of generational conflict. My research questions will therefore deal with values among individual generations, whether or not those values differ between generations and how, if at all, those differences contribute to conflicts. The theoretical part will deal with the concept of generations and values. I will initially research and define the general framework around the concept of values and then further analyse it according to Musek's hierarchy of values. In addition, I intend to draw detailed parallels between values and the concept of lifestyle. This thesis is based on my research of the following generations: the baby-boom generation, Generation X and Generation Y. In the theoretical part, I will thus describe all three generations and, based on my literature, try to assign their corresponding values. The empirical part of this thesis will consist of fifteen interviews, with five representatives being of the baby-boom generation, five of Generation X and five of Generation Y. Based on the interviews, I will try to draw conclusions on which are the preferred values of individual generations, what do they mean to their representatives and how do they live their life in accordance with their values. Furthermore, I will try to determine whether the interviewees experience differences in values in comparison to other generations. The goal of this thesis is thus to research the emergence of differences in values and whether or not they contribute to intergenerational conflicts. Having completed the analysis I can confirm that there are differences in values between generations and that they are a strong culprit in causing intergenerational conflicts.
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