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This week we’re talking about the number of people who live a “double life” online. In other words, the way they portray themselves online is different from how they behave when they interact with people in person. This is much more common among younger generations, but it is an issue to some extent in every generation. We’re going to talk about why we need to be careful about doing this.
STORY – Shocking Survey: Nearly Half of Gen Z Live a ‘Double Life’ Online
“Do you have an online secret nobody knows about? Nearly half of Gen Zers feel like they’re living a ‘double life’ when it comes to their online and offline personas.
“A survey of 2,000 Americans, split evenly by generation, found that 46% of Gen Z respondents feel their personality online vastly differs from how they present themselves in the real world. However, they’re not the only ones hiding a different side of themselves behind a screen. In fact, 27% of respondents across all generations share this feeling, with 38% of millennials, 18% of Gen Xers, and 8% of baby boomers claiming to live ‘double life’ online.”
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“The survey highlighted the value of these conversations, as 53% of Gen Zers said it’s easier to express themselves online than offline. That’s compared to 40% of respondents overall — including 49% of millennials and 35% of Gen X. Less than a quarter (23%) of baby boomers said the same.” (Study Finds)
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