

#6527
Mentioned in 4 episodes
iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy — and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood — and What That Means for the Rest of Us
Book • 2017
In this book, Jean M. Twenge explores the distinct traits of the iGen generation, who are the first to spend their entire adolescence in the age of smartphones.
The book is based on nationally representative surveys of 11 million young people and in-depth interviews.
Twenge argues that iGen is growing up more slowly than previous generations, with changes in their social behaviors, mental health, and attitudes towards religion, sexuality, and politics.
The book discusses how the widespread use of smartphones has led to increased levels of anxiety, depression, and loneliness among iGen members.
It also addresses the implications of these changes for parents, educators, employers, and society as a whole.
The book is based on nationally representative surveys of 11 million young people and in-depth interviews.
Twenge argues that iGen is growing up more slowly than previous generations, with changes in their social behaviors, mental health, and attitudes towards religion, sexuality, and politics.
The book discusses how the widespread use of smartphones has led to increased levels of anxiety, depression, and loneliness among iGen members.
It also addresses the implications of these changes for parents, educators, employers, and society as a whole.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 4 episodes
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as a book exploring the impact of technology on today's youth.

193 snips
602. Is Screen Time as Poisonous as We Think?
Mentioned by Adam when discussing the changing trends in religion and the impact of technology on younger generations.

2094: How to Correct Muscle Imbalances, Tips for Training to Maximize Athletic Performance, How to Determine if It Is Time to Cut or Bulk & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Mentioned by 

when discussing the increasing number of atheists.


Adam Schafer

1938: The Best Landmine Exercises, Troubleshooting Gaining Strength But Not Increasing Size, Hacks to Get More Fiber in the Diet & More
Mentioned by 

when discussing Gen Z's abstaining from alcohol.


Adam Schafer

2233: The Importance of Protein Quality, the Truth About Lifting & Reduced Flexibility, Reasons You May Feel More Cold After Fat Loss & More
Mentioned by 

when discussing the long-term social effects of masks and how teenagers are delaying risky behaviors.


Adam Schafer

1511: How to Properly Use Creatine, How to Weigh Meat When Tracking Macros, the Truth About Cholesterol & More
Mentioned by 

in a conversation about the changing behaviors of teenagers, referencing Jean Twenge's research on iGen.


Adam Schafer

2052: Chalene Johnson: Female Fitness Mogul
Mentioned by 

in comparison to "The Social Dilemma", highlighting its statistical approach to the effects of technology on young people.


Adam Schafer

1381: Why Planks Can Train Bad Posture, Correctional Exercises for Knock Knees, the Benefits of Float Therapy & More
Mentioned by Sal DiStefano in the context of discussing the impact of technology on young people.

1192: Mind Pump 2019 Year in Review
Mentioned by 

when discussing the decline in divorce rates and the impact of iGen.


Adam Schafer

1053: How to Stop Bingeing, Whole Body Workouts vs Body Part Splits, the Impact of Alcohol on Workouts & MORE!