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Many of the factors that influence the stress levels of criminal justice personnel relate to the generation. Each new class of workers presents some specific styles of working and reactions to leadership that are responsible for their high stress levels.

As an illustration of this fact, traditionalists and baby boomers like protocol and hold people in high regard (Hankerson et. al., 2022). Leadership conflicts and the management not recognizing the employees’ long working experience, might lead to their workplace stress. Generation X prefers independence and work-life balance there might be stress on these workers if they feel as though they are being micro-managed and they don’t have the liberty to exercise their decision-making muscles. Generation Z and Millennials believe that daily life is full of technological advancements while people from other generations don't feel the same, and this can cause stress for millennials and Generation Z if they perceive ineffective communication or outdated practices that are not in line with recent innovations (Lev, 2021).

As to stress levels, it would be challenging to point towards a particular generation in the criminal justice field as most stressed. It is these stressors that often change based on people's circumstances, position in the organization, and organizational culture in some cases as opposed to generational cohorts alone. At the same time, the generational gap can be a source of stress for many reasons, including difficulties understanding each other, confusion, mishaps in communication, and even conflicts while trying to meet certain requirements (National Academies of Sciences, 2020).

Active involvement in intergenerational understanding and the creation of a culture of respect to colleagues regardless of age, can decrease stress and facilitate the building of an entire close-knit working team in the criminal justice field.

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Hankerson, S. H., Moise, N., Wilson, D., Waller, B. Y., Arnold, K. T., Duarte, C., & Shim, R. (2022). The intergenerational impact of structural racism and cumulative trauma on depression. American Journal of Psychiatry, 179(6), 434-440.

Lev, T. A. (2021). Generation Z: Characteristics and challenges to entering the world of work. Cross-Cultural Management Journal, 23(1), 107-115.

National Academies of Sciences, Division of Behavioral, Board on Behavioral, Sensory Sciences, Committee on the Consideration of Generational Issues in Workforce Management, & Employment Practices. (2020). Are generational categories meaningful distinctions for workforce management? National Academies Press.