JEAN TWENGE: Do millennials and Gen Z have it harder?
Wild with Sarah Wilson
Generational Differences and Economic Realities
The chapter explores generational disparities in perceptions of ease in life, touching on the impact of social media on negativity among Gen Z. It analyzes economic factors like median incomes and housing affordability for young adults in the US, revealing that millennials have higher median incomes than previous generations at the same age due to increased pursuit of higher education. The conversation also delves into gender dynamics, changing attitudes towards procreation, shifts in work attitudes among Millennials and Gen Zers, and concerns about declining work ethic and motivations in the younger generation.
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