Jonathan Haidt, an American social psychologist, suggests that smartphones are fueling anxiety and depression among young people globally by providing constant access to social media and online activities. Gen Z has higher net wealth than previous generations, with Millennials surpassing Boomers. Young Britons are more likely to feel lonely than older age groups. The Economist notes that Generation Z is financially thriving compared to previous generations.
Why are so many young people feeling so isolated? Is it because of smartphones, as the American social psychologist Jonathan Haidt claims – or is something else going on? 🖊️ @SEMcBain https://t.co/tgWyAskCJK
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Generation Z is unprecedentedly rich. A thread 👇 https://t.co/A9ddFblpad
Generation Z is taking over. And in financial terms, these young people are doing extraordinarily well. Zoomers are much better off than millennials were at the same age, as well as the other preceding generations. What does this wealth mean? https://t.co/GlDcmTXWm9 https://t.co/h7mFdYLiIu
While @JonHaidt blames social media for Gen Z's angst, the "anxious generation" must also worry about the irresponsible debt levels that Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials are foisting onto their narrow shoulders, write @EconTodd and James Carter. https://t.co/iIuiw1bDsl
“Britons aged 16-29 are more than twice as likely to report feeling often or always lonely as those over 70.” 🖊️ @SEMcBain https://t.co/p7ZIUnIcLO
Why are so many young people feeling so isolated? Is it because of smartphones, as the American social psychologist Jonathan Haidt claims – or is something else going on? 🖊️ @SEMcBain https://t.co/oPTbT9kqNl
Gen Z is still young, but they typically have higher inflation-adjusted net wealth (assets minus debt, including student debt) than prior generations did at their age. Millennials, who were behind for a time due to the timing of the Great Recession, are now ahead of Boomers. /1 https://t.co/vlcDCLPpru
Jonathan Haidt believes that smartphones have ignited a 'wildfire' of anxiety and depression amongst young people around the world, by granting them 'continuous access to social media, online video games, and other internet-based activities.' He shares his thoughts with… https://t.co/MrKct7Tyfw