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284. Did the pandemic rewrite our 20s?

The Psychology of your 20s

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Pandemic Pause: The Struggles of Young Adults

This chapter explores the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals in their 20s, focusing on feelings of loss, stagnation, and a warped sense of time. It introduces concepts like 'pandemic skip' and discusses how the disruption of significant life milestones has led to feelings of both accelerated aging and arrested development. The chapter emphasizes the importance of acknowledging these shared experiences as young adults navigate the emotional toll of missed opportunities and the impact on their future aspirations.

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