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The Biggest Problems Gen Z Faced in 2023—According to Them

Between the economy, climate change, and their mental health, these are the biggest problems young people say they’re facing this year…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team

Dec 4 2023
North America

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Teens think bullying and addiction are top problems for their generation
Mental health is a concern for all young people, but especially 18-24-year-olds
Millennials are most likely to be thinking about economic issues, as it most effects their daily lives

Whether it’s international politics, the effects of climate change, low wages, or day-to-day issues like bullying in schools, these gens have a lot on their minds. But they can’t think about or tackle it all at once—we know from YPulse’s The Cause Conundrum trend report that they have to prioritize the energy they put into, well, changing the world. So, each year YPulse asks 13-39-year-olds the biggest problems they think their generation is facing to see what’s top of mind; this year, the economy and tech addiction are the biggest issues according to all groups of young people. These gens...