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@article{196023,
        author = {Radhika Thalla and Guvvala Lakshmi Sri and Bora Dharani and Gorijavolu raajitha},
        title = {SMART DEVICES USAGE AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AMONG GENERATION Z:AN ANALYTICAL STUDY ON TRENDS,BEHAVIOURS,CHALLENGES AND IMPLICATIONS.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {1656-1663},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=196023},
        abstract = {Gen Z (Generation Z) means the group of people born roughly between 1997 and 2012. Since they grew up with smart phones, social media, and the internet they coined the Digital Generation. Young people spend more time looking at screens because their devices enable them to communicate with others while using social media and accessing entertainment content
, educational materials and playing games, searching for information. While learning new things and accessing information instantly, their excessive use of screen time causes problems that affect people across multiple areas of their existence[5]. which includes their relationships, academic performances, health issues, affects mental health concerns, distraction and reduced focus, social isolation[2]. Smart phones and tablets, interactive learning apps, exposure to global issues like sustainability and social justice, which are some positive outcomes for online courses and digital libraries[7]. The researchers used an analytical approach to link existing research results with current texting patterns that Generation Z uses on their smartphones [1]. Current research emphasizes smartphone dependency, detention span reduction, and social anxiety among Gen Z. 
The proposed system suggests a balanced digital ecosystem: integrating digital literacy programs, promoting mindful device usage, and designing smart applications that encourage productivity and well being. The main objectives are:(1).To analyze the data that how gen z people are spending time on their smart devices and to identity the major activities, (such as social media,entertainment, gaming, education , and communication).(2).To examine the challenges and impact of smart phones usage among gen z people on their life style and behaviour, which includes sleep patterns, academic performance, and social interactions.(3).To identify the key influencing factors on smartphone dependency among gen z.
This Analytical study aims to track daily routines, screen time, and multitasking habits to understand how devices influence productivity and lifestyle and also impacts on the psychological effects and this extensive usage reflects on their health and carrer[3]. The methodology used is collecting the primary data with 40 respondents and secondary data from 60 respondents with an age group of 18 to 20 years with an analytical research design to study usage patterns, exploring trends, attitudes, motivations, challenges in depth, record screen time, categories, and multitasking behaviors. For the purpose of data analysis and presentation of results, bar charts and pie charts are used to represent comparisons and percentage distributions of smartphone usage patterns. The data interpretation calculates the results and shows that smartphones impact both on positive and negative. The study concludes that these Gen Z people are spending more time on smart devices especially on gaming and social media. And this reflects on health and career. The scope of the study can be extended with all age groups.},
        keywords = {Generation Z,screen time, communication, education, digital behavior, lifestyle impact, behavioral changes, physical health, mental well-being, academic performance, social interactions, smartphone dependency.},
        month = {April},
        }