Technology and Resilience: Navigating the Digital Age among the Generation Z

According to American Psychological Association (APA) (2014) resilience is defined as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or even significant sources of stress (para. 4).” Digital technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, making it easy to contact people and make the world smaller. The rapid evolution of digital media has made us constantly on and available, leading to addiction and a loss of pleasure in simple things. The study investigates how technology enhances psychological resilience in Generation Z, focusing on social connections and community support during the transition from childhood to maturity, highlighting the importance of resilience in coping with stress. This study also explores the benefits and drawbacks of technology in fostering resilience among Generation Z teenagers. Advantages include easy communication, community-building, and access to educational materials. However, disadvantages include increased vulnerability to online harassment, cyberbullying, and psychological effects of social media pressure. Overuse can lead to digital addiction, negatively impacting sleep habits, mental health, and overall wellbeing. The study emphasizes the complex relationship between technology and psychosocial concerns, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to digital involvement to help adolescents develop resilience in the digital age. This post millennials mostly use technology to save time when studying and in their free time. They are concerned about several ethical dilemmas of using technology, such as their privacy and spending time with their family and friends. The study is based on exploratory and descriptive methodology. This study explores technology usage for Gen Z's resilience, highlighting its relevance for HR managers, developers, and marketing strategists to understand their behaviour in professional and private settings. The social implication of this study can be beneficial for the academicians too in identifying different learning methods that are useful for their students.