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Inflation is The Biggest Problem Gen Z and Millennials Say They’re Facing in 2022

The biggest problem young people say their generations are facing has changed significantly since last year…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Inflation is the top problem Gen Z and Millennials name as the biggest they are facing today
  • Over-dependence and addiction to technology ranked second as the top problem among young people for the first time
  • However, racism and COVID-19 are still top concerns for these gens
Every year, YPulse asks Gen Z and Millennials what they think the biggest problem their generations are facing right now to get a better sense of their priorities, struggles, and what brands should know they are most concerned about. In 2019, climate change took the top spot for the first time, showing how environmental issues are seriously impacting them. In 2020 and 2021, racism and discrimination and COVID-19 topped the list during two years dominated by the pandemic, political upheaval, and a growing movement around racial injustice. Our 2022 Local / Global Citizenship behavioral report asked 13-39-year-olds again, “What do...

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