The Effect Of Technology's Effect On The Millennial Generation

    (summary) In the article “Has the Smartphone Destroyed a Generation?”, Jean M. Twenge discusses the effects smartphones have created on younger generations. Twenge is a psychologist who has been researching the differences in generations for 25 years. In accordance to Twenge, smartphones have significantly increased the rates in teen depression and suicide. Twenge describes the generation iGen (born between 1995 and 2012) as being on the verge of the worst mental-health crisis in decades. Twenge’s research shows statistics on many factors that are affected by social media, smartphones, and the internet. For example, the number of teens feeling lonely or depressed has increased significantly since 2011. The number of teens that do activities outside of home is another example. According to Twenge, the number of teens that go out with their

Now a days our generation spends about almost every hour of the day on their smart phones or tablets. You can see them texting at a restaurant while their having lunch with a friend or even driving as they look through their social media like Twitter and Instagram. Many people have always wondered why we're like this, but its actually very simple. Like Josh Sanburn states in paragraph nine, “ they're deeply anxious about missing out on something better”. I can agree with this because by doing this millennials gain confidence and they're also able to compare their lives with others like for example the Kardashian family or even people like Miley Cyrus.

The millennial generation, which includes people born in the 1980s and 1990s, is approaching the age where people begin put their values into play, begin developing their views on the world, and their attitudes towards topics. This is how the characteristics of a generation are defined, and how the identities of people within the cohort form.

I keep technology at a little distance, which makes me unusual among millennials. Four out of five of my peers—those born after 1980—own mobile devices, which are always on, always on us, and always connected to social media like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Adolescents are currently in an era where the ubiquity of technology has made it easier to connect to other from all regions of the globe. The innovation of technology does not come without its issues. The current problem is how adolescents have turned to using technology to communicate and sacrificing face-to-face social skills. Studies have found that the ownership and access to devices among adolescents are on the rise (Jonsson et al., 2014; Lenhart et al., 2010; Lenhart et al., 2007; Lenhart, 2015; Madden et al., 2013; Mander, 2015; Mander & McGrath,2014). Additionally, the results of device ownership and access have also lead to an increase in electronic consumption, where 92% of teens report going online daily (Lenhart, 2015).

Teens today are now known as the ¨digital natives¨ because the are so closely identified with technology (Washington Post, 2013). “Many experts say they worry that teens spend so much time interacting with each other on social networks and phones that they are growing less comfortable with in-person interactions and not developing essential social skill” (Washington Post, 2013). Since teens today are not getting enough physical exercise, teens must learn that life is not going to revolve around their phones forever and if they put it down more often they can enjoy outdoor activities and person to person interactions. Technology affects relationships, the daily usage of internet and what teens are doing online are all reasons why teens need

Technology has created a new type of addiction for millennials, such as cell phones and computers. First, technology has eliminated separation between parents and their children. Second, technology has made receiving a text message important. Lastly, the adolescents use technology to express their feelings. Technology has made it easier to become tethered in many ways.

Technological advancement has had the greatest impact on the millennial generation coupled with the events post 9/11 including the ensuing decade long war on terror. This generation came into a world very different from their immediate predecessors. The only generation that experienced a similar trauma was the children that followed the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Technology, mass communication, social networking, and affluence have all contributed to the differences in the reaction and the worldview of the millennial group from this earlier generation. The ability to communicate the vivid details of tumultuous events in real time directly into the living rooms and computers of millennial households were determining factors that fed the fear and

Next time you are in an area that is swarming with teens, look around. Do you notice how many kids are buried in their technology devices? Carrie Snow, an actress, stated, “ Technology... is a queer thing. It brings you great gifts in one hand and stabs you in the back with the other.” With the presence of the iPod, cellphone, tablets and many other devices, this generation we live in, generation Z, is the first generation that has the ability to access the world with the touch of a button. Technology does provide “great gifts” to people today. For the first time ever you can stay up to date on world events, have social profiles where you can post blogs, play realistic video games, all in something that can merely fit in your pocket. What if you begin to overuse this tool? What happens?

Today, many Americans are becoming more independent in their political views. The rise of the millennial generation has essentially based their views on who is running for office rather than their initial beliefs on certain political issues. Americans must be able to voice their opinions to the government on issues that they believe are important. Topics like the ISIS Crisis, Immigration Reform, legalization of marijuana, and gun control must be talked about.

In recent trends, adolescents in the United States are now experiencing an explosive rise in the usage of technology. There have been many technological advances since the 20th century such as the invention of the Internet, cellular devices, and other screens. However, the new generation of adolescents in America; the “millennials,” are the ones living through and experiencing this new economy and lifestyle. Millennials and many other young adolescents tend to use their free time to socialize and connect online, activities that are considered unchallenging and spend a lot of their time on devices that stream the media, such as: tablets, phones, and laptops. In modern times, about

The overarching assumption in today’s society seems to be that the Millennial generation is doomed or maybe even worse than that. The topic has become so paramount that now not only concerned parents are disputing over the issue, but scholars and highly esteemed authors are announcing their professional opinions in various articles. The debate on whether or not the Millennial generation is equipped to take on the real, responsibility demanding, society of today is becoming a prodigiously larger. In the articles “Hunting for Hope in Modern America”, “Preparing Students for The New Reality” and “The Beat (Up) Generation” all three authors argue that there is no hope for the Millennial generation, they are doomed due to the fact that the education system is failing and that these Generation Y’ers are feeling more and more entitled.

Although millennials are often perceived as being lazy, unmotivated workers, the reality is actually quite the opposite. Luke Blanchart of Odyssey claims that the drive and work ethic of today’s youth has disappeared. However, he kind of misses the mark, misinterpreting change and development of work ethic for absence. Every new generation has been used as a scapegoat by previous generations. A quote by Socrates in 400 A.D. states, “Children now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority, disrespect their elders, and love talking instead of exercise” (forbes.com). The unfair blaming of younger generations for problems afflicting society is nothing new. It happened in 400 A.D. and continues to happen today. Although Blanchart makes some good observations, he is ultimately misguided. It’s not that millennials have no work ethic, but rather that they are misunderstood, having a different type of work ethic than previous generations.

Millennial the newest generation, mostly known to be self-entitle, addicted to technology, and have a high self- esteem. But is the millennial generation really like this?

There is no denying that technology has become an important part of people’s day to day activities. The real question is; has it done more harm than good for the younger generations that will be brought up with it from day one. These days almost every task has been melted down into just pressing the ‘done’ button. When teenagers shop, they choose online options rather than put in the time and effort to go to the actual store where humans are. Students sign up for online classes rather than go to the school and sit in rooms full of peers. Instead they sit inside and stare at a screen. When younger kids finally work up the courage to go to the store, they flock to self-checkout rather than go to the actual person. Also; people think that the relationships they make online are real, causing kids to rely on friending someone rather than going up and having the real conversation in person. Technology is changing the world, but at what cost? Teenagers in America actively seek out technology that hinders their ability to communicate face to face.