In 2024, Springtide Research Institute asked 1,112 members of Gen Alpha—all 13-year-olds—about their identities, including how markers like race, gender, nationality, and age matter in describing who they are. For Gen Alpha teens, age matters most to self-identity When asked to pick the most important marker of their identities, 13-year-olds
Gen Alpha 13-Year-Olds and Climate Change Many young Americans are concerned about climate change. In a 2024 survey, Springtide asked 1,112 13-year-olds—the oldest members of Gen Alpha—about their perspectives on climate change. While 17% of these young teens say that they never worry about it, 59% say that they worry
Springtide Research Institute’s 2024 survey of 1,112 Gen Alpha 13-year-olds asked about screen time and mental health. The results show that 13-year-olds with limited screen time use their phones less than those with unlimited screen time. Restrictions on screen time are associated with slightly better mental health outcomes. The graphs