Generation Alpha

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Generation Alpha (Gen Alpha for short) are the demographic cohort succeeding Generation Z and are loosely defined as being born between the early 2010 to 2024, with the exact date range currently being disputed among researchers. This generation was named after the first letter in the Greek alphabet. Most members of Generation Alpha are the children of Xennials, Millennials, and Zillennials.

Definition

There is no consensus yet on the birth years for Generation Alpha. McCrindle Research uses 2010–2024. However other sources, while they have not specified a range for Generation Alpha, have specified end years for Generation Z of 2012 or 2013, to which if applied to Generation Alpha, the oldest members would be born in 2013, or 2014.

Use of media technology

Most members of Generation Alpha are growing up using smartphones and tablet computers for their childhood entertainment. Many are exposed to such devices as soothing distractions or educational aids. Screen time with babies, toddlers and preschoolers became far more popular in the mid-2010s.

Being born in environments where the use of electronic devices is everywhere, however, has its own challenges. These problems include but are are not limited to cyberbullying, screen addiction, and inappropriate materials. They are generally described as introverts who spend more time with modern technology than with their favorite toys.

A child using a tablet

Generation Alpha were heavily influenced by the corona virus pandemic.

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