"Navigating the Digital Paradox: Balancing Opportunities and Risks in Generation Alpha's Development"

Sneha Rao NIL NIL; Anand Shankar Raja M NIL NIL

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.41649

"Navigating the Digital Paradox: Balancing Opportunities and Risks in Generation Alpha's Development"

Author(s)	Dr. Sneha Rao NIL NIL, Prof. Dr. Anand Shankar Raja M NIL NIL
Country	India
Abstract	Generation Alpha refers to the children born between 2010 and 2025, and this cohort is the first to grow up immersed in digital technologies from birth. While digital interaction provides opportunities for cognitive and social development, it bears immense threats to emotional resilience and self-worth. The second part is a study about the digital immersion paradox, where we will discover the two sides of the same coin. The less fortunate are feeling more anxious, burned out, and socially fragile from the digital interaction due to (LEE) Limited External Exposure/(SID) Self-Isolated-Decision behaviors. Both these phenomena reduce our ability to communicate face-to-face and increase our dependence on digital validation. Research suggests that exposure to the digital world at a young age has an impact on emotional regulation, attention span, and problem-solving skills. Though there are benefits of digital literacy and innovation, excessive screen time diminishes impulse control and emotional intelligence. As the research suggests, the right balance between digital and offline activities can reduce negative outcomes. It includes many suggestions and strategies on how to build emotional resilience and social skills, mindful parenting approaches, as well as education policies that encourage safe and responsible gadget use. Gen Alpha is facing unique mental health challenges rooted in digital dependency, such as social isolation and elevated anxiety. The solution to this problem lies in proactive mental health education and a wide range of therapeutic interventions. This research aims to provide insights into cultivating healthy digital habits while supporting the holistic development of Generation Alpha by acknowledging the dual impact of digital immersion.
Keywords	Digital Immersion and Interaction, Emotional Resilience, Low Self-Worth, Digital Socialization, Limited External Exposure (LEE), Self-Isolated-Decision.
Field	Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On	2025-04-16
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.41649
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9f4ws

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