THE AGE-CURIOSITY PARADOX: A CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS OF SCHOLARLY CURIOSITY AMONG GENERATION ALPHA STUDENTS
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- 1. 1. M.Ed. Student, Department of Education, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Lucknow, India.
- 2. 2. Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Lucknow, India.
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This study explores the Age-Curiosity Paradox among Generation Alpha, investigating how scholarly curiosityevolves as students transition through critical developmental stages in a digital-first world. While traditional psychological discourse often suggests a decline in curiosity as students adapt to structured schooling, this research examines the potential for a qualitative rebound during the transition into the Formal Operational Stage. The primary objective was to analyze variations in curiosity levels across Grades 6 to 9 and identify specific cognitive thresholds that influence inquisitive behavior. Utilizing a quantitative research design, data was collected from 193 students in Lucknow using a self-developed, bilingual Curiosity Questionnaire covering traditional and digital inquiry dimensions. The study employed One-Way ANOVA and Tukey HSD Post hoc tests to analyze mean differences across grade levels.
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