Intergenerational Communication in the Workplace Among Teaching Staff at Universities.

Autor/inn/en	Mentado-Labao, Trinidad; u.a.
Titel	Intergenerational Communication in the Workplace Among Teaching Staff at Universities.
Quelle	In: Higher education quarterly, 80 (2026) 1, 13 S.Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Link als defekt meldenVerfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	online; gedruckt; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0263-9769; 0951-5224; 1468-2273
DOI	10.1111/hequ.70078
Schlagwörter	Lehre; Forschung; Studium; Hochschullehrer; Hochschule; Student; Ausland; Spanien
Abstract	In organisations characterised by generational diversity, information and knowledge exchange present both challenges and opportunities. Managing intergenerational relationships among teaching staff at higher education institutions necessitates, among other efforts, a critical review of communication processes. However, few studies have explored the implications of generational diversity for organisational communication, particularly in university settings. This study aimed to examine intergenerational communication in the workplace among teaching staff at Spanish public universities. The Workplace Intergenerational Climate Scale questionnaire was administered to 1,751 Spanish academics. The findings reveal that teaching staff exhibit certain age-related stereotypes that influence communication. When intergenerational communication is perceived as effective, it tends to focus predominantly on academic tasks. Age-related differences and associated beliefs significantly influence the quality, quantity and nature of intergenerational interactions. Additionally, other variables such as gender, institutional size and the intensification of managerial responsibilities play important roles. (HRK / Abstract übernommen).
Erfasst von	Hochschulrektorenkonferenz, Bonn
Update	2026/4