In her new book “Generations,” psychology professor Dr. Jean Twenge looks at the digital dangers already facing Generation Alpha — or, as she calls them, “Polars” — who are …
are finding their voice and understanding their influence. Polars are overcoming getting their start during a global pandemic, with the potential for strength and resilience born of adversity.”
Twenge points out that youth depression has doubled since 2011, arguing that Gen Z’s upbringing as social media guinea pigs has left them more pessimistic than any generation before. According to Twenge, it’s not formative events but rather technological innovations that define generations.Now that it’s known what kind of devastation hyper-connectivity can reap on young minds, Twenge is hoping that society can address the problem of social media so Gen Z’s guinea-pig trials not in vain.
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