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The concepts of cohort and social clock were important for understanding how perceptions of midlife as a period of crisis can vary.
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Let's start with the cohort effect.
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A cohort refers to a group of individuals who are born around the same time and thus experience similar historical and social events during the formative years.
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The shared experiences of a cohort can influence their attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions.
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The idea of a midlife crisis may vary significantly depending on the cohort, for example.
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Different cohorts experience different social and economic conditions which can shape their expectations and experiences of midlife.
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For instance, individuals from the baby boomer generation might have different expectations and experiences of midlife compared to millennials due to varying historical and social contexts such as economic conditions, cultural norms, technological advances, collective tragedies, generational norms.
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So expectations about career, family, and personal success can differ between cohorts affecting whether individuals feel their experience in a crisis or simply navigating typical life transitions.
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The social clock refers to the societal norms and expectations regarding the timing of life events such as marriage, parenthood, and retirement...