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Generation Me: Why Today's Young Americans Are More Confident, Assertive, Entitled--and More Miserable Than Ever Before Paperback – March 6, 2007

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A revealing examination of the generation born between the 1970s and the 1990s, called “The Entitlement Generation,” gives Boomers new insight into their offspring and help those in their teens, 20s, and 30s find their road to happiness.

Called “The Entitlement Generation” or Gen Y, they are storming into schools, colleges, and businesses all over the country. In this provocative new book, headline-making psychologist and social commentator Dr. Jean Twenge explores why the young people she calls “Generation Me”—those born in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s—are tolerant, confident, open-minded, and ambitious but also cynical, depressed, lonely, and anxious.

Herself a member of Generation Me, Dr. Twenge uses findings from the largest intergenerational research study ever conducted—with data from 1.3 million respondents spanning six decades—to reveal how profoundly different today’s young adults are. Here are the shocking truths about this generation, including dramatic differences in sexual behavior, as well as controversial predictions about what the future holds for them and society as a whole. Her often humorous, eyebrow-raising stories about real people vividly bring to life the hopes and dreams, disappointments, and challenges of Generation Me.

GenMe has created a profound shift in the American character, changing what it means to be an individual in today’s society. The collision of this generation’s entitled self-focus and today’s competitive marketplace will create one of the most daunting challenges of the new century. Engaging, controversial, prescriptive, funny, Generation Me will give Boomers new insight into their offspring, and help those in their teens, 20s, and 30s finally make sense of themselves and their goals and find their road to happiness.

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"An informed, rollicking look at the epidemic narcissism, illusory optimism, and anxiety and depression of today's younger Americans. Compelling reading...Generation Me is marvelously written with a sparkling humor."

-- David G. Myers, author of The American Paradox: Spiritual Hunger in an Age of Plenty

"Twenge does a huge, decidedly un-GenX amount of research and replaces [hunches] with actual data.... [L]ucid and entertaining...bold...refreshing."

-- Chris Colin, author of What Really Happened to the Class of '93

About the Author

Jean M. Twenge, PhD, a professor of psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of more than a hundred scientific publications and two books based on her research, Generation Me and The Narcissism Epidemic, as well as The Impatient Woman’s Guide to Getting Pregnant. Her research has been covered in Time, The Atlantic, Newsweek, The New York Times, USA TODAY, and The Washington Post. She has also been featured on the Today show, Good Morning America, Fox and Friends, CBS This Morning, and National Public Radio. She lives in San Diego with her husband and three daughters.

Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Atria Books; Reprint edition (March 6, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0743276981
ISBN-13: 978-0743276986
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 211 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #890,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #381 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Demography
- #1790 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Research
- #20589 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Sociology

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ace1339

Insightful Data

June 8, 2015

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Generation Me is a thought-provoking presentation of Jean M. Twenge's research on generational differences. Twenge neither rants about today's kids nor completely empathizes with them; this balance helps hold the reader's interest. She cites a number of studies to back up her theories, and I see echoes of the truth in her data in both myself and my friends (I'm an early '90's baby). That being said, I also saw a lot of differences between what she said and what I see happening around me; examining alternative hypotheses would have strengthened Twenge's research. Still, Generation Me offers interesting points and data on the differences between generations.

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james

Solid evidence on generations, but read review

June 4, 2018

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This book is a good effort to take an analytical look at how a 'self focused' generation's mental health and overall well being is. It ranges from the 'everyone gets a trophy' mentality to the oft stated 'You can be anything you want to be'. Dr Twenge shows clearly how our society has encouraged children's self focus, not empathy. I only gave four stars because her one fault was to use way to broad an age range. She attempts to study about a thirty year range of births and the differences in technology make this the same as an 'apples to oranges' comparison.

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Understanding Gen Me -

December 7, 2015

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Excellent overview of Gen Y - with plenty of data to support the authors conclusions. This is more a reference book than a how to - however it is a wonderful addition to any leaders bookshelf as there is understanding around this generation.

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Edward K. Garrison

Well Researched Info on the Millennial Mindset

February 27, 2018

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An excellent analysis of the mentality of today's milennials. Unlike many authors who rely on anectodal evidence or armchair opinions, Twenge dug into decades of testing results to document shifts in attitudes over the years. Yes, millennials often act (in the eyes of older folks) annoyingly "entitled." But it was their parents' generation that created this by trying to shield them from even the slightest difficulty or disappointment (think "participation trophies" and teacher intervention at the slightest hint not only of bullying but of "insensitivity" on the playground). If this subject interests you, and you would like to see hard data rather than opinion, you will definitely enjoy this book.

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J. P. Reynolds

Insightful – and spot on!

January 6, 2014

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I’m reluctant to make generalizations about any group of people, though the truth is generalizations can serve as a guide. And so it is with Twenge’s work. I’ve taught college undergrads and now offer training programs in communication skills for businesses. In both settings I’ve worked closely with Millenials and I share many of Twenge’s perspectives.

I think this is book offers solid insight into the myriad world of Millenials and this could be of invaluable help to anyone who teaches or supervises folks in that generation. I’ve recommended this book to several HR professionals!

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Cameron Kuhn

Wildly Insightful

February 16, 2018

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Generation Me gave a very non biased looked at the "Millennial" hype. Pointing out flaws, strengths and factors in actions and behaviors, it can be beneficial of all ages to understand a generation that doesn't even understand itself.

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Kellie Carlisle

Very Good Revision

July 25, 2018

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This was a good read about a generation that I could not relate with - until this excellent book. Now I feel like I understand more about the generation is a whole, however one could see this as an excuse, perhaps even a crutch, albeit I’m trying not to look at it that way and rather I highly recommend this for anybody trying to understand the struggle that this generation is going through. Overall, the book is well written and an enjoyable read.

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mossbluefly

Helps in understanding this generation.

June 24, 2016

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Good book. The statistics can get a little boring but the overall message to help the reader understand the younger generation is very helpful

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