Why Do Young People Seem So Fragile? - Dr Jean Twenge - #623
Dr Jean Twenge is a Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University, generational researcher and an author. Each generation tends to view themselves as more refined than the one before them. But with Boomers, Millennials and Gen Z, something...
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Summary
Dr Jean Twenge is a Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University, generational researcher and an author.
Each generation tends to view themselves as more refined than the one before them. But with Boomers, Millennials and Gen Z, something changed. Generations started to see life as easier in the past, less prosperous now and tougher to succeed. Jean has spent a career working out just why modern groups believe this, and how true it is.
Expect to learn whether millennials actually did have it harder than boomers, which generation has the most robust mental health and why, the massive effect of technology across age groups, why 60% of Gen Z girls have mental health problems, why young people aren't getting their drivers' licenses, why there is such a big decline in sexual activity and alcohol and much more...
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:09) Is Gen-Z Particularly Unique?
(07:18) Why Are So Many Young Girls Considering Suicide?
(16:47) The Main Causes of the Mental Health Crisis
(20:57) Overcoming Inherited Trauma
(24:28) Managing the Rise of Addictive Technology
(29:02) Why Gen-Z Take Less Risks
(35:04) Young People’s Perspectives on Life
(39:00) Why Women Are Having Less Kids
(45:16) Millennials Feel Worse Off Financially
(49:09) The Change in Education & Employment of Young People
(1:03:24) How Political Stances Have Changed in Youth
(1:15:35) Is There Hope for Gen-Z?
(1:18:50) Where to Find Dr Twenge
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