“many iGen students seem to see their schools as behind the times, irrelevant in a fast-paced world of constantly changing technology.” — Jean M. Twenge Copy Share Image
“Another study of adults found the same thing: the more people used Facebook, the lower their mental health and life satisfaction at… — Jean M. Twenge Copy Share Image
“The purpose of school is for children to learn, not for them to feel good about themselves all the time.” — Jean M. Twenge Copy Share Image
“Yet GenX'er teens didn't slow down--they were just as likely to drive, drink alcohol, and date as their Boomer peers and more likely to… — Jean M. Twenge Copy Share Image
“Wanting to feel safe all of the time can also lead to wanting to protect against emotional upset—the concern with “emotional safety” somewhat unique… — Jean M. Twenge Copy Share Image
“Adolescence--the time when teens begin to do things adults do--now happens later. Thirteen-year-olds--and even 18-year-olds-- are less likely to act like adults and spend… — Jean M. Twenge Copy Share Image
“All in all, in-person social interaction is much better for mental health than electronic communication.” — Jean M. Twenge Copy Share Image
“Races, socioeconomic groups, and regions differ in their religious service attendance much more than they did a few decades ago. The religious landscape is… — Jean M. Twenge Copy Share Image
“Every time I went to the library, it felt like a treasure hunt: somewhere amid those dusty books was the answer, and all I… — Jean M. Twenge Copy Share Image
“(“Everyone likes me and thinks I’m great in my safe space / We can face almost anything, but reality we can do without.”)” — Jean M. Twenge Copy Share Image
“Managers who can give them some security, along with some nurturance, may well find themselves with the hardest-working group of young people to come… — Jean M. Twenge Copy Share Image
“Fewer teens having sex is one of the reasons behind what many see as one of the most positive youth trends in recent years:… — Jean M. Twenge Copy Share Image
“Some suggest that this cocoon mentality is behind recent campus trends such as "trigger warnings" to alert students that a reading or lecture material… — Jean M. Twenge Copy Share Image
“many iGen students seem to see their schools as behind the times, irrelevant in a fast-paced world of constantly changing technology.” — Jean M. Twenge Copy Share Image
“No matter what the cause, the result is the same: iGen teens are less likely to experience the freedom of being out of the… — Jean M. Twenge Copy Share Image
