Rahimi, D.I., Zilka &  orit Avidov Ungar. Information and communications Technology and Resilience of First-Generation Students Compared to Students with Educated Parents. IISIT.  

 

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Self-esteem, motivation, subjective well-being, and the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) are pivotal factors in academic success. This article investigates how these variables influence psychological resilience among first-generation higher-education students compared to students with college-educated parents. Employing a quantitative survey that included open and closed questions, data were collected from 307 students aged 18–64 in Israeli academic institutions. Analysis revealed four distinct groups—second-generation students under 25 (Gen Z), second-generation students over 25, first-generation students over 25 (predominantly Gen Y), and first-generation students under 25—with the highest resilience observed among first-generation Gen Y students. These findings shed light on generational differences (Y vs. Z) in academic capacities and underscore the importance of future studies exploring the link between resilience and academic achievement..