Jealousy is Common in Young People

Jealousy is not exclusive to people in their 20s, but young individuals are more prone to experiencing jealousy compared to other age groups. Research from the University of California found that 80% of people aged 30 or under had felt jealousy in the past year. Jealousy can be more common in romantic relationships, as well as friendships or even towards strangers. It often stems from low self-esteem and poor self-image, and people tend to envy others of the same gender.