Assuming the universality of generational differences, this study attempted to provide
analytical understandings of intergenerational perceptions and intergenerational conflicts
among elementary school teachers. The researchers proposed three generation groups;
baby-boomer(between the age of 41 and 50), X-generation(31 to 40 of age), and N
generation(under 30). A survey instrument was developed to measure intergenrational
perceptions among and between these three generational groups. Data were collected from
721 elementary school teachers at 33 different schools. Major findings from the study are as
follows: First, among elementary school teachers, similarity rather than differences were more
salient between generational groups. This study showed that older baby boomer-generation
especially showed significantly higher perceptions toward individualistic value rather than
group value which differs from other studies from business sector. Second, the study found
generational differences and intergenerational perceptions are significantly different in a more
detailed work-performance contexts. This study measured generational differences in 12
detailed work situations and 8 items out of 12 total measured showed significant differences
between generations. Finally, this study measured the level, source and response strategies
for conflict situations among and between generations. The results showed that N-generation
do not distinguish between X and baby boomer generations while X and baby boomer
generations perceive other two generational groups differently. The authors suggested a
further research agenda for examining this universal phenomenon called generational
differences in school context.