Gen Z identity is shaped by internet use, not birth year
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In India, researchers argue that a person’s generation is defined more by their online habits than by their birth year. The study notes that many families share a single Wi‑Fi password, making it difficult to use Aadhaar birth data to determine generational identity. The findings suggest that digital engagement, rather than age, is the key factor in classifying someone as Gen Z.
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- Center (1): Deccan Herald
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- One is not born, but rather becomes, Gen Z — Deccan Herald (center)
- One is not born, but rather becomes, Gen Z — Deccan Herald (center)