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Gen X, or Generation X, refers to people born roughly between 1965 and 1980. The exact years vary by source, with Pew Research Center and others often using that span. The generation follows the Baby Boom and precedes Millennials, and is sometimes described as a transitional bridge between analog and digital eras. Gen X grew up during social changes such as rising divorce rates and increased female participation in the workforce, leading to more households with working or independent youths, and is sometimes described as latchkey children. They entered adulthood during economic volatility in the 1990s and 2000s, which influenced attitudes toward work and security.

Commonly attributed characteristics include pragmatism, independence, skepticism toward institutions, and adaptability. Gen X were among the first to adopt personal computers, mobile phones, and the early internet, and helped drive the shift to a digital economy while maintaining a practical, cost-conscious approach. Culturally, they contributed to alt-rock and independent cinema, the rise of video and gaming culture, and the decline of traditional mass media dominance.

In the workforce, Gen X is described as valuing work-life balance, competence, and flexibility; many have held roles as educators, managers, entrepreneurs, and mid-career professionals. As of the 2020s, individuals in Gen X are typically in their 40s to 60s, depending on the year definitions used.