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TABLE 5

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The crossvergence perspective: reflections and projections

David A Ralston

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Table 5. A comparison of Chinese and American younger and older generations on Schwartz values survey dimensionsa

Dimensions Chinese and American generations comparisonsb
Openness-to-change(Social reform, Gen X)>(Republican, Silent gen.)
Younger
>Older
Conservation(Republican, Silent gen.)>(Social reform, Gen X)
Older
>Younger
Self-enhancement(Gen X>Social reform)>(Republican, Silent gen.)
Younger
>Older
Self-transcendence(Republican, Silent gen., Gen X)>Social reform

a  Egri and Ralston (2004).

b Chinese: Social reform, 1971–1975; Generation X, 1960–1975. American: Republican era, 1930–1950; Silent generation, 1925–1945.

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