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Gen Z Says Social Media Is the Biggest Problem They Face

Gen Z is navigating many unprecedented challenges, but according to them, these are the biggest issues shaping their gen…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team

Oct 16 2025
North America

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Gen Z feels they’re facing many challenges—from the rising cost of living to cyberbullying
But dependence on their phones and social media is the biggest issue to them
They feel artificial intelligence is a big problem for their gen because people rely on it too much and it could take their jobs

Many of the problems Gen Z grapples with are unlike anything past gens had to navigate. Besides always having social media in their pockets and a historic global pandemic, they’re also entering adulthood during a period of major economic uncertainty. As a result, they’re facing job insecurity and rising housing costs, not to mention the looming impact of artificial intelligence at work. So, it’s easy to see why they’ve earned the reputation as the most “anxious generation.” They’ve been told to prepare for the future, but the future feels unpredictable. And while previous gens learned about the world’s problems through...