Boomers and Generation Z on campus

Expectations, goals, and experiences

Dados Bibliográficos

ID12926274
AutoresJ Paul Grayson (0000-0002-3002-261X, York University, autor correspondente)
Ano2021
Volume58
Fascículo4
Páginas549-568
Data de publicação2021-11-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoCanadian Review of Sociology/Revue canadienne de sociologie (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1755-6171 • E-ISSN: 1755-618X
EditoraWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/cars.12362
PMID34723426
OpenAlexW3208347981
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas1
Referências citadas20

Compared to the other Anglo-American democracies, when they start job searches, Canadian post-secondary graduates likely confront more competition from similarly educated youth, and experience a relatively high unemployment rate. In addition, should they find work, there is no guarantee for graduates that it will be in their area of specialization. There is an added possibility that employment will be precarious. By comparison, in the mid-sixties, labour market conditions were more accommodating to university graduates. Are these different labour market conditions consistent with students' expectations, goals, and campus experiences prior to graduation? An answer to this question was found through a comparison of those entering Glendon College, York University, in 1963, and in 2013. The examination was based on surveys students completed in 1963, 1967, 2013, and 2017. Data from these sources was. supplemented by information obtained through interviews with students, archival materials, and by analyzing the contents of the student newspaper. Overall, the expectations of Glendon students in the 1960s, and 50 years later, were in keeping with respective favourable and unfavorable labour market conditions. For students' experiences this was not the case. Despite considerable changes in the labour market, the way in which students experienced their time on campus was comparable in the two eras

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