Only 41% of Gen Xers Relate Most to Their Own Generation

Asked which generation they relate most to, only 41% of Gen Xers (born between 1965 and 1976) identified their own generation, according to survey results from MetLife. That’s on par with the percentage who, combined, identify with Baby Boomers (28%) and Gen Yers (12%). In fact, respondents were as likely to say they don’t like Gen X as a description for their generation as were to say they like it or like it somewhat (49% and 51%, respectively). The researchers suggest that “relating to a generational identity is more influenced by family, values, interests, abilities and personal experience than by age.” (more…)