Youth Wellbeing and Future Outcomes

The chapter delves into the importance of childhood and adolescent wellbeing in shaping adult life outcomes and quality of life. It discusses a study tracking American youth, indicating that wellbeing during adolescence significantly predicts future earnings and overall satisfaction, irrespective of socioeconomic factors. Moreover, it explores the concerning trend of decreasing happiness in youth in the US compared to adults, signaling a shift in the traditional U-shaped curve of wellbeing.