Data Shows Young Adults Struggling More Than Previous Generations
- The 2023 Global Flourishing Study revealed that individuals aged 18 to 29 experience the greatest challenges in overall well-being among surveyed age groups across 22 countries, including the United States.
- This decline in young adults' well-being stems from rising mental health issues, financial insecurity, fewer close relationships, and decreased religious participation.
- The study, led by Harvard’s Tyler VanderWeele, surveyed over 200,000 individuals on a dozen flourishing indicators such as happiness, health, purpose, and relationships.
- VanderWeele described the results as "a pretty stark picture," emphasizing the importance of social connection, spiritual habits, and meaning for youth well-being.
- These findings suggest urgent need to invest in youth well-being and reconsider traditional views of happiness, as younger generations face prolonged low flourishing levels.
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Data Shows Young Adults Struggling More Than Previous Generations
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