THE COMPARISON STUDY OF GENERATION X, GENERATION Y AND GENERATION Z IN SOCIAL SCIENCE

We summarized in our study is key concepts introduced by scholars regarding Generation X, Generation Y (Millennials), and Generation Z, along with their respective impacts on technology, historical events, and cultural shifts. Marc Prensky's notion of "digital natives" and "digital immigrants" delineates how younger generations, like Millennials and Generation Z, are inherently adept at technology, contrasting with Generation X, who adapted to it later in life. Howe and Strauss's concept of generational cohorts elucidates how historical events shape each generation's unique characteristics and experiences, offering insights into the differences in values, attitudes, and behaviors. Jean Twenge's exploration of Generation Z's cultural context reveals how technological advancements, particularly social media and smartphones, have shaped this generation, leading to distinct challenges and opportunities compared to previous ones. These frameworks, coupled with comparisons in the provided table, offer a comprehensive understanding of the three generations and their evolving identities.