Generational stereotypes lack scientific basis and oversimplify diverse individuals into negative labels, yet people can relate across age groups as individuals rather than archetypes.
Gen Z Says "Jessica" Is The New "Karen" And People Have Strong Feelings About It
Generational name popularity causes certain names to be perceived as 'mean girl' names because greater name prevalence increases chances of encountering unpleasant individuals.
Individual differences within generations far exceed average generational gaps, making generational labels unreliable predictors of personality, intelligence, motivation, or values.