Study Reveals Which Generation is Smarter: Gen Z or Millennials?
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Gen Z vs. Millennials: Research Reveals Surprising IQ Trends
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News18•10-02-2026, 15:57
Gen Z vs. Millennials: Research Reveals Surprising IQ Trends
•Recent research suggests Gen Z's average IQ may be lower than Millennials and previous generations, reversing the long-standing Flynn Effect.
•Gen Z (born 1997-2012) grew up fully digital, while Millennials (born 1981-1996) experienced technology's evolution.
•Digital overload, reduced attention spans from constant notifications and short-form content, and changes in education are cited as potential causes for Gen Z's IQ decline.
•Millennials show an advantage in formal education, concentration, and problem-solving, while Gen Z excels in digital skills, creativity, and social awareness.
•Experts emphasize that IQ isn't the sole measure of intelligence, and Gen Z possesses different strengths crucial for the modern world.