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Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?

by Jean M. Twenge. The Atlantic, Sept 2017.

Description

This article explores the iGeneration, statistics on the use of smart phones, and how it impacts young peoples' personal priorities.

Features

data on cell phone and social media use; youth independence; youth depression; family and relationships

Recommended Audience

anyone who interacts with teenager

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

  • Spark discussion among youth volunteers by reading and considering generational differences.
  • Consider the perspective of young people by reading and understanding their lifestyles.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Matt Burke

Matt Burke is the director of the Northeast Center for Congregations in Fort Wayne and serves as the Center’s Education Director statewide. Matt has a background in classroom, digital and experiential education and most recently served as the associate director of Learning Science at Kaplan Test Prep. He is passionate about using education to develop deeper faith in congregational participants.

Matt earned a B.A. in Religion from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and a Masters of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and his two sons, Silas and Levi. Matt also loves storytelling in films, books and music and finding the intersections of faith and popular culture.

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