Key papers in Life-span and Life-course Studies
Pofolia’s corpus holds 71 papers from the Life-span and Life-course Studies subfield (2012–2025). The list below starts with the most cited.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”.
Y and Z Generations at Workplaces
Journal of Competitiveness · 2016 · Q2 · FWCI 243.14 · 666 citations · Open access
New research reveals significant differences in knowledge-sharing behaviors between Generation Y and Z in the workplace, posing challenges for HR management.
Are You Ready for Gen Z in the Workplace?
California Management Review · 2019 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 169.57 · 573 citations
Gen Z, born between 1997-2013, is entering the workforce with distinct behaviors and needs that differ from previous generations, requiring employers to adapt their management strategies.
The AI generation gap: Are Gen Z students more interested in adopting generative AI such as ChatGPT in teaching and learning than their Gen X and millennial generation teachers?
Smart Learning Environments · 2023 · Q1 · SJR 4.00 · FWCI 310.65 · 536 citations · Open access
Gen Z students are significantly more optimistic and eager to adopt generative AI (GenAI) like ChatGPT for learning, while their Gen X and millennial teachers express greater concerns about its ethical and pedagogical implications.
Working With Generations X And Y In Generation Z Period: Management Of Different Generations In Business Life
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences · 2014 · FWCI 37.89 · 477 citations · Open access
Enterprises must prepare for Generation Z entering the workforce by understanding and managing the distinct characteristics of multiple generations currently present in business.
The characteristics of Generation Z
e-mentor · 2018 · FWCI 151.48 · 444 citations
This abstract is a placeholder and does not contain specific research findings or data.
Generation Z Goes to College
College student affairs journal · 2017 · FWCI 250.24 · 409 citations
This book provides insights into Generation Z's learning preferences, peer engagement, and motivations, highlighting the pivotal role of social media and emerging technologies in shaping their values and decision-making.
THE CHALLENGE OF TEACHING GENERATION Z
PEOPLE International Journal of Social Sciences · 2017 · FWCI 139.02 · 377 citations
Teaching Generation Z, who are digitally native and 'location-aware', presents unique challenges for university structures where lecturers (often Generation X) are less technologically adept.
Career aspirations of generation Z: a systematic literature review
European journal of training and development · 2021 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 9.68 · 316 citations
A systematic review reveals that both intrinsic and extrinsic factors shape Gen Z's career aspirations, with predictions suggesting they possess well-defined career expectations and development plans.
Understanding the Millennial Generation
2015 · FWCI 171.13 · 308 citations
This review highlights a significant gap in empirical research on the Millennial generation, despite their growing influence in the workplace.
Understanding Generation Z expectations for effective onboarding
Journal of Organizational Change Management · 2020 · Q1 · FWCI 118.38 · 289 citations
This study identifies six essential variables for onboarding Generation Z employees, aiming to help organizations better equip new hires for success.
Moving on From Millennials: Preparing for Generation Z
The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing · 2016 · Q2 · FWCI 182.67 · 283 citations
Nursing instructors need to adapt teaching strategies for Generation Z, who are entering college with high mobile tech-savviness and self-directed learning preferences but may lack critical thinking skills.
The Changing Face of the Employees – Generation Z and Their Perceptions of Work (A Study Applied to University Students)
Procedia Economics and Finance · 2015 · FWCI 71.30 · 267 citations
Generation Z university students prioritize workplace flexibility, work-life balance, and rapid career advancement over traditional employment structures.
Understanding Generation Z Students to Promote a Contemporary Learning Environment
Digital Commons - USU (Utah State University) · 2017 · FWCI 129.62 · 230 citations · Open access
University faculty, often older generations, need to understand Generation Z students, who are digital natives with distinct educational needs and communication styles.
Actual Versus Perceived Generational Differences at Work
Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 140.57 · 215 citations
Workers perceive significantly more differences between generational cohorts (Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y) regarding work values than actually exist.
Generation Z
2018 · FWCI 40.74 · 211 citations
This work aims to fill the significant research gap on Generation Z, offering an authoritative overview of their lives and perspectives.
DITTO for Gen Z: A framework for leveraging the uniqueness of the new generation
Business Horizons · 2021 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 95.71 · 210 citations
A new research-based framework called DITTO offers organizations specific recommendations for managing Generation Z workers, who are entering the workforce in large numbers.
Generation Z Within the Workforce and in the Workplace: A Bibliometric Analysis
Frontiers in Psychology · 2022 · Q1 · FWCI 99.17 · 180 citations · Open access
A bibliometric analysis of 102 publications from 2009-2020 reveals that research on Generation Z in the workplace is a nascent field, gaining traction primarily since 2018.
Is Medical Education Ready for Generation Z?
Journal of Graduate Medical Education · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 83.58 · 178 citations · Open access
Generation Z, exemplified by a prospective student named Sig, faces significant hesitation towards medical careers due to concerns about immense debt, perceived irrelevance of coursework, and physician burnout.
Teaching Millennials and Generation Z: Bridging the Generational Divide
Creative Nursing · 2017 · Q2 · FWCI 79.71 · 166 citations
Universities face challenges teaching incoming Generation Z students alongside existing Millennials due to distinct generational characteristics.
Challenges and Issues of Generation Z
IOSR Journal of Business and Management · 2014 · FWCI 40.10 · 165 citations · Open access
Generation Z is characterized by being active, motivated, goal-oriented, and technologically savvy, demonstrating strong social responsibility and leadership potential.
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Apunts Educación Física y Deportes
Apunts Educación Física y Deportes · 2025 · Q1 · 162 citations
Elite male 400m hurdlers predominantly use their left leg (63.6%) as the leading leg, while female hurdlers show a near-even split (48.6% left, 41.4% right) in initial races, but 87.5% of female finalists favor their right leg.
Impacto del Peso de la Mochila Escolar en la Postura de Estudiantes: Un Enfoque Preventivo
Ciencia y reflexión : · 2025 · FWCI 384.42 · 104 citations · Open access
School backpacks exceeding 10% of a student's body weight are linked to lumbar pain and postural issues, with 262 students studied showing this correlation.
Adapting educational practices for Generation Z: integrating metacognitive strategies and artificial intelligence
Frontiers in Education · 2025 · Q1 · FWCI 161.83 · 55 citations · Open access
A systematic literature review (121 studies) reveals that active learning and AI integration can enhance Generation Z engagement, but over-reliance on AI risks critical thinking development.
The AI generation gap: Are Gen Z students more interested in adopting generative AI such as ChatGPT in teaching and learning than their Gen X and millennial generation teachers?
Smart Learning Environments · 2023 · Q1 · SJR 4.00 · FWCI 310.65 · 536 citations · Open access
Gen Z students are significantly more optimistic and eager to adopt generative AI (GenAI) like ChatGPT for learning, while their Gen X and millennial teachers express greater concerns about its ethical and pedagogical implications.
Generation Z – A New Lifeline: A Systematic Literature Review
Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities · 2023 · FWCI 7.02 · 79 citations · Open access
Generation Z, born after 1995, are characterized as digital natives who are entrepreneurial, socially conscious, pragmatic, and diverse, distinguishing them from previous generations.
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