New data shows Gen Z is unhappier than those in the “midlife slump.” YPulse’s Generation Doom Report shows young people are feeling an overall sense of doom about the world. Gen Z is stressed about issues like inflation, the economy, foreign relations, and even other people’s optimism getting worse—so much so that they’re now unhappier than older gens. It’s the first time researchers have seen the classic “midlife slump” reversed, with young adults reporting more despair than those twice their age. Experts point to a mix of factors—rising debt, the pandemic, and the toll of constant digital connection—as drivers behind this shift. YPulse data backs this up, showing 75% of 18-24-year-olds have a general feeling of pessimism or loss of hope about the world and the future. (Newsweek)
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