Young people are often criticized for their disconnection from the “real world,” but the internet and social media aren’t keeping European Gen Z and Millennials from finding supportive community. Young Europeans are connecting around shared interests online—and those communities are improving their overall well-being. Offline communities are still important to these generations, too, but the majority of young Europeans say their online groups are a part of their identity—and their mental health. YPulse’s Western Europe Clicking on Community trend report dives into the importance of community for young consumers in the U.K., Italy, France, Germany, and Spain, revealing how and...

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