From Boomers to Zoomers with Jean Twenge
Conversations With Coleman
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The Impact of Phones and Social Media on Gen Z's Mental Health
This chapter explores the detrimental effects of phones and social media on the mental health of Gen Z, including increased feelings of loneliness, low self-esteem, and symptoms of depression. It discusses the correlation between smartphones, social media, decreased face-to-face interactions, and sleep disturbance. The chapter argues that these technological changes have played a significant role in the current mental health crisis among adolescents and young adults.
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