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Introduction devices can blur the lines between
Generation Z faces unique cognitive virtual and real-life experiences, leading
challenges in the modern era due to the to feelings of isolation and disconnection
rapid advancement of new technologies. when not interacting online. As a result,
Growing up in an environment saturated fostering a healthy balance has become
with digital devices, social media, and critical for their mental well-being.
instant access to information has
profoundly impacted their cognitive Theoretical Foundations
development. These technological 1. Generation Gap
changes have introduced several cognitive A generation gap refers to the chasm that
challenges for Generation Z. separates the beliefs and behaviors
Understanding these challenges is belonging to members of two different
crucial for developing strategies to support generations. More specifically, a
Generation Z's cognitive and generation gap can describe the
psychological health in an increasingly differences in thoughts, actions, and
digital world. Using a descriptive-analytic tastes exhibited by members of younger
approach, this paper deals with some generations vs. older ones. The
major cognitive challenges this generation differences may be in politics, values,
faces and some advice according to the pop culture, and other areas. While
Islamic teachings will be suggested. generation gaps have been prevalent
These cognitive challenges are throughout all periods of history, the
particularly pertinent today due to the breadth of differences of these gaps has
st
rapidly evolving global landscape. widened in the 20th and 21 centuries
Recent global events and trends have (Hayes, 2022). The internet and social
exacerbated these issues, each media have widened the generational
contributing to the unique experiences of gap (ZeinaliPoor, 2017, p. 79).
this generation. The COVID-19 In the context of Generation Z there
pandemic has fundamentally altered how are notable distinctions compared to
Generation Z interacts with both their previous generations. These differences
peers and the world. With social arise from the unique social, economic,
distancing measures in place, many and technological environments each
young individuals became heavily reliant generation has experienced. One of the
on virtual platforms for communication most defining characteristics of Generation
and socialization. This shift has led to an Z is their identity as digital natives.
increasing struggle to balance online According to a GlobalWebIndex poll,
interactions with offline relationships. 77% of Gen Z spend at least three hours a
The constant engagement with digital day using their smartphones, a significant
increase compared to the previous
