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Modern WisdomMay 4, 2023

#623 - Dr Jean Twenge - Why Do Young People Seem So Fragile?

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Of Boys and Men

Richard Reeves

One of the interesting stats I learned from Richard Reeves last year with his book of Boys and Men was that seven times more males than females dropp…

Generations

Jean Twenge

And there's that very, very strong negativity.

Generation Me

There was just a really big increase in teens starting to say they felt left out.

Guest: Jean Twenge

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Dr Jean Twenge is a Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University, generational researcher and an author. Each generation tends to view themselves as more refined than the one before them. But with Boomers, Millennials and Gen Z, something changed. Generations started to see life as easier in the past, less prosperous now and tougher to succeed. Jean has spent a career working out just why modern groups believe this, and how true it is. Expect to learn whether millennials actually did have it harder than boomers, which generation has the most robust mental health and why, the massive effect of technology across age groups, why 60% of Gen Z girls have mental health problems, why young people aren't getting their drivers' licenses, why there is such a big decline in sexual activity and alcohol and much more...

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Of Boys and Men

Richard Reeves

The host references Richard Reeves' book 'Of Boys and Men' to highlight the significant disparity in college dropout…

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Generations

Jean Twenge

The host discusses the stark differences in perceptions of historical figures between generations, particularly focus…

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Generation Me

The host discusses the significant generational shift observed between millennials and Gen Z, particularly in terms o…

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Of Boys and Men

Richard Reeves

Best for Educators and policymakersOften cited around college dropout rates

“Richard Reeves last year with his book of Boys and Men was that seven times more males than females dropped out of college during COVID.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: college dropout rates

For: Educators and policymakers

Key quote: “One of the interesting stats I learned from Richard Reeves last year with his book of Boys and Men was that seven times more males than females dropped out of college during COVID.”

The host references Richard Reeves' book 'Of Boys and Men' to highlight the significant disparity in college dropout rates between males and females during the COVID pandemic. This trend is projected to worsen the economic and social dynamics within households, particularly regarding income contributions and family planning.

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Generations

Jean Twenge

Best for Researchers and educators interested in generational studiesOften cited around generational differences

“The new book, Generations, about all six living American generations and just tons of data and conclusions in there.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: generational differences

For: Researchers and educators interested in generational studies

Key quote: “And there's that very, very strong negativity.”

The host discusses the stark differences in perceptions of historical figures between generations, particularly focusing on Gen Z's view of the founders as villains. This leads to a broader examination of how technology and cultural changes have shaped the experiences and mental health of different generations, prompting the mention of the book 'Generations' by Jean Twenge.

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Generation Me

Best for Researchers and individuals interested in generational studiesOften cited around generational differences

“One of the first ones that you wrote was Generation Me, which was back in 2006.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: generational differences

For: Researchers and individuals interested in generational studies

Key quote: “There was just a really big increase in teens starting to say they felt left out.”

The host discusses the significant generational shift observed between millennials and Gen Z, particularly in terms of self-confidence and mental health. They reference 'Generation Me' to highlight their long-term analysis of generational behaviors and attitudes, particularly in relation to technology and societal changes.

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One of the interesting stats I learned from Richard Reeves last year with his book of Boys and Men was that seven times more males than females dropp…

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And there's that very, very strong negativity.

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