what is generativity?

Answer 1

It is a concern for others developed during middle age, esp.a need to nurture and guide younger people and contribute to the next generation.

It was used in the psychology of Erik Erikson.

GENERATIVITY - Sense of connection between generations; lost or weakened by the death of a child.

Answer 2

It is when one wants to give of themselves to others to ensure a promising new generation to come.
.......especially the elder population. ie, passing their generation's values down to the next generation.