Zers

Spanning the years 1997 and 2012, Gen Zers are the first generation to be born into digital technology.

Gen Zers have unique mental health issues, are more diverse than previous generations and have left-leaning political beliefs.

“The iPhone launched in 2007, when the oldest Gen Zers were 10. By the time they were in their teens, the primary means by which young Americans connected with the web was through mobile devices, Wi-Fi and high-bandwidth cellular service,” Dimock wrote.

There are 61 million Gen Zers in the U.S.

Gen Zers are projected to be about 10% of the voting population in 2020.

Gen Zers are the first digital natives.

Gen Zers are unlike other generations, who either grew up without or came into adulthood during the rise of social media, smartphones and instant accessibility of information.

Gen Zers are finding the world of advanced technology and constant connectivity both helpful and hurtful.

Technology has afforded Gen Zers different learning styles and tools.

In August 2018, education publisher Pearson reported that 59% of Gen Zers preferred using YouTube, compared with 55% of millennials, the generation that preceded them.