August Wed, 2004
NEW JERSEY GENERATIONS Part 4: SEX AND MARRIAGE
The recent Star-Ledger/Eagleton-Rutgers Poll of New Jersey’s generations found some predictable opinions. Matures are more conservative than younger adults – they are the least likely to approve of same-sex marriage and most likely to champion the view that sex is only acceptable within the bunds of wedlock. Generally, these changes in attitudes toward sex are more likely to occur among women rather than men as we progress through life.
August Tue, 2004
NEW JERSEY GENERATIONS Part 3: MONEY AND WORK
Two main observations stand out when we profile our four New Jersey generations on matters of the economy and employment. First, the youngest generation seems incredibly optimistic, secure, and more than a little focused around questions of money. In this they are a little bit different from others. And second, this youngest generation is already hyper-concerned about having health benefits as an essential aspect of their job, and in this they mirror the state, even at a tender age.
August Mon, 2004
NEW JERSEY GENERATIONS Part 2: FAMILY AND LEISURE
Where do New Jersey adults stand on lifestyle choices? Do New Jerseyans want more money or time? Do we prefer to spend our free time with friends or family? A recent Star-Ledger/Eagleton-Rutgers Poll of New Jersey’s generations found that many working New Jerseyans would like more time for leisure activities and that they get more satisfaction out of these interests. However, they don’t feel financially secure enough to hand in their notice just yet. The middle generations are the most likely to feel this conflict.
August Sun, 2004
NEW JERSEY GENERATIONS Part 1: GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
This release begins our tale of four generations of New Jerseyans. Our first look is at politics and government in the state, meaning that this is a horror story. For it appears that a second successive generation of young citizens is entering adulthood unplugged from the political system. They are less attentive, less knowledgeable and less likely to vote than their older counterparts. Unless this trend changes in the near future it portends a long era of lower participation in the democratic process.