A Novel Operationalization Approach in Generation Phenomenon: Insights and Implications from Turkey’s Generational Dynamics

As scholarly interest in generational studies grows, so too does the scrutiny surrounding the phenomenon's validity. This study addresses both the burgeoning interest and skepticism by proposing an innovative operationalization of generations within the context of Turkey, aiming to introduce ne...

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Main Authors: Umut Çil, Osman Çevik
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Language:English
Published: Istanbul University Press 2024-06-01
Series:Journal of Economy Culture and Society
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Online Access:https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/9006EB3DFA6B4B03A37CA486C34088E4
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description As scholarly interest in generational studies grows, so too does the scrutiny surrounding the phenomenon's validity. This study addresses both the burgeoning interest and skepticism by proposing an innovative operationalization of generations within the context of Turkey, aiming to introduce new concepts and methodologies to the field. While generational phenomena have often been approached with global or broadly applicable classifications, this research advocates for the consideration of national contexts as pivotal for accurate analysis. Using Turkey as a case study—identified through generations such as the Founders, Republican Generation, First Democrats, Military Coup Generation, First Neoliberals, and Social Media Generation—this study illustrates the application of the proposed operationalization. Conducted through a qualitative inquiry and informed by a multidisciplinary approach involving participants from various social sciences, this research not only names and defines these six generations but also elucidates their defining the initiator, finisher and internal turning points, the spheres of influence, the successor and predecessor members. Such analysis not only addresses existing criticisms but also enriches the discourse on generational dynamics in Turkey. The study emphasizes the critical need to refine operationalization strategies, thereby enhancing generational analysis's effectiveness.
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spelling doaj-art-dce93379062c4ee8a801551736fa2a912025-08-20T02:57:17ZengIstanbul University PressJournal of Economy Culture and Society2645-87722024-06-016913314810.26650/JECS2023-1296028123456A Novel Operationalization Approach in Generation Phenomenon: Insights and Implications from Turkey’s Generational DynamicsUmut Çil0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6292-2890Osman Çevik1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2217-8876Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey Üniversitesi, Karaman, TurkiyeSelçuk Üniversitesi, Konya, TurkiyeAs scholarly interest in generational studies grows, so too does the scrutiny surrounding the phenomenon's validity. This study addresses both the burgeoning interest and skepticism by proposing an innovative operationalization of generations within the context of Turkey, aiming to introduce new concepts and methodologies to the field. While generational phenomena have often been approached with global or broadly applicable classifications, this research advocates for the consideration of national contexts as pivotal for accurate analysis. Using Turkey as a case study—identified through generations such as the Founders, Republican Generation, First Democrats, Military Coup Generation, First Neoliberals, and Social Media Generation—this study illustrates the application of the proposed operationalization. Conducted through a qualitative inquiry and informed by a multidisciplinary approach involving participants from various social sciences, this research not only names and defines these six generations but also elucidates their defining the initiator, finisher and internal turning points, the spheres of influence, the successor and predecessor members. Such analysis not only addresses existing criticisms but also enriches the discourse on generational dynamics in Turkey. The study emphasizes the critical need to refine operationalization strategies, thereby enhancing generational analysis's effectiveness.https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/9006EB3DFA6B4B03A37CA486C34088E4generational classificationsgenerations of turkeyturning pointsspheres of influencesuccessor and predecessor members
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A Novel Operationalization Approach in Generation Phenomenon: Insights and Implications from Turkey’s Generational Dynamics
Journal of Economy Culture and Society
generational classifications
generations of turkey
turning points
spheres of influence
successor and predecessor members
title A Novel Operationalization Approach in Generation Phenomenon: Insights and Implications from Turkey’s Generational Dynamics
title_full A Novel Operationalization Approach in Generation Phenomenon: Insights and Implications from Turkey’s Generational Dynamics
title_fullStr A Novel Operationalization Approach in Generation Phenomenon: Insights and Implications from Turkey’s Generational Dynamics
title_full_unstemmed A Novel Operationalization Approach in Generation Phenomenon: Insights and Implications from Turkey’s Generational Dynamics
title_short A Novel Operationalization Approach in Generation Phenomenon: Insights and Implications from Turkey’s Generational Dynamics
title_sort novel operationalization approach in generation phenomenon insights and implications from turkey s generational dynamics
topic generational classifications
generations of turkey
turning points
spheres of influence
successor and predecessor members
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