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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 hours ago

What Is Your Quarter-Life Crisis Trying to Tell You?

The quarter-life crisis is driven by internal factors like purpose, meaning, and anxiety, alongside external pressures such as financial instability.
#generational-differences
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
12 hours ago

Psychology says people who grew up in the 1960s and 70s don't handle hardship better than everyone else because they are stronger - they handle it better because they were never offered the alternative, and a person who was never offered the alternative develops a relationship with difficulty that people who were offered it spend their whole lives trying to build in a gym - Silicon Canals

Struggling is a norm for my generation because we never knew life could be comfortable.
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago
Health

Older Adults Are Sharing The Common Experiences From The Past That Have Younger People Baffled

Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
12 hours ago

Psychology says people who grew up in the 1960s and 70s don't handle hardship better than everyone else because they are stronger - they handle it better because they were never offered the alternative, and a person who was never offered the alternative develops a relationship with difficulty that people who were offered it spend their whole lives trying to build in a gym - Silicon Canals

Struggling is a norm for my generation because we never knew life could be comfortable.
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago
Health

Older Adults Are Sharing The Common Experiences From The Past That Have Younger People Baffled

#happiness
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
Psychology

For decades, researchers found that happiness follows a U-shaped curve - high in youth, lowest in your 40s and 50s, then rising again. Most of us are in that middle dip right now. - Silicon Canals

Happiness typically dips in midlife, reaching a low around ages 47 to 49, before increasing again into old age.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

For decades, researchers found that happiness follows a U-shaped curve - high in youth, lowest in your 40s and 50s, then rising again. Most of us are in that middle dip right now. - Silicon Canals

Happiness typically dips in midlife, reaching a low around ages 47 to 49, before increasing again into old age.
#gen-z
Marketing
fromMacon Telegraph
1 day ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Understanding Gen Z's values and preferences is crucial for small businesses to effectively market and connect with this generation.
Marketing
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Understanding Gen Z's values and preferences is crucial for small businesses to effectively market and connect with this generation.
Marketing
fromMacon Telegraph
1 day ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Understanding Gen Z's values and preferences is crucial for small businesses to effectively market and connect with this generation.
Fashion & style
fromForbes
6 days ago

Latest Gen Z Spend Trend: Trading Down To Glow Up

Gen Z is shifting to frugal shopping, opting for store brands to afford premium spending on wellness and personal style.
Marketing
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Understanding Gen Z's values and preferences is crucial for small businesses to effectively market and connect with this generation.
Parenting
fromWIRED
16 hours ago

The Moms Who Sponcon Their Daughters' First Periods

Momfluencers face immense pressure to present idealized motherhood while risking their children's safety and well-being online.
fromMail Online
2 hours ago

HALF of Gen Alpha plan to ditch marriage and kids, survey reveals

Dr John Allan stated that Generation Alpha, many of whom are now approaching adulthood, are clear about what they want from their future. However, many do not feel ready for what comes next, particularly regarding the confidence, independence, and practical skills needed to navigate life after education.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Why aren't Republicans thrilled by the fall in teen pregnancies? | Arwa Mahdawi

The teenage birth rate in the US fell by 7% in 2025, reflecting a significant decline in fertility rates among those aged 15 to 19, which has decreased by 70% over the last two decades.
Right-wing politics
fromQueerty
6 hours ago

Spectacle or support? The complicated visibility of trans youth in film & TV - Queerty

Since the 1990s, a largely underground upwelling of trans creativity has helped new trans identities, communities, and political movements come together. Trans Cinema provides an entryway to the wildly diverse and creative cinema made by trans creators, including those who are BIPOC.
LGBT
#ai
fromFortune
15 hours ago
Silicon Valley

He was coding at 12 like Elon Musk and became one of Google's youngest ever CMOs-but now says Gen Z are better off ice skating than learning to code | Fortune

AI has rendered coding obsolete, emphasizing the need for creativity, resourcefulness, and execution instead.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Gen Z Sabotaging AI at Work So It Won't Take Their Job

A significant portion of workers are sabotaging AI initiatives due to concerns over automation, security, and increased workload.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
15 hours ago

He was coding at 12 like Elon Musk and became one of Google's youngest ever CMOs-but now says Gen Z are better off ice skating than learning to code | Fortune

AI has rendered coding obsolete, emphasizing the need for creativity, resourcefulness, and execution instead.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Gen Z Sabotaging AI at Work So It Won't Take Their Job

A significant portion of workers are sabotaging AI initiatives due to concerns over automation, security, and increased workload.
UK politics
fromMail Online
13 hours ago

Gen Z exodus: Report finds three in four now quitting UK aged under 35

The cost of living is driving a significant exodus of young Britons under 35 from the UK.
#social-media
Digital life
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.
Law
fromEdSurge
1 week ago

Why the Social Media Addiction Case Isn't Over Yet - EdSurge News

Meta and Google were found negligent in designing apps that contribute to youth mental health issues.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Silent scrollers on social media actively choose to observe rather than post, demonstrating discipline and self-control contrary to common perceptions.
Relationships
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

SOCIAL MEDIA AND MODERN DATING

Social media complicates crushes by turning romance into a performance and influencing perceptions before actual interactions.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Study links children's social media use with anxiety and depression in teenage years

Excessive social media use in children is linked to increased depression and anxiety, particularly in girls, due to sleep deprivation.
Digital life
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.
Law
fromEdSurge
1 week ago

Why the Social Media Addiction Case Isn't Over Yet - EdSurge News

Meta and Google were found negligent in designing apps that contribute to youth mental health issues.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Silent scrollers on social media actively choose to observe rather than post, demonstrating discipline and self-control contrary to common perceptions.
Relationships
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

SOCIAL MEDIA AND MODERN DATING

Social media complicates crushes by turning romance into a performance and influencing perceptions before actual interactions.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Study links children's social media use with anxiety and depression in teenage years

Excessive social media use in children is linked to increased depression and anxiety, particularly in girls, due to sleep deprivation.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms, study finds

These results raise major questions about the effectiveness of Australia's social media ban and show it would be a high stakes gamble for the UK to follow suit now.
Public health
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

I've been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices?

Milly Evans and Lauren share experiences of misinformation about hormonal contraception affecting their decisions and perceptions.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

UK finds attack on Taylor Swift-themed class 'preventable'

The inquiry concluded that the massacre of three girls could have been prevented by better communication and intervention from parents and authorities.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Social media was once a great global conversation. Now it's just individuals locked into their own private worlds | Tom Whyman

Twitter once felt like a global conversation platform that shaped personal relationships and values, but usage has significantly declined over time.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Kingston police investigating alleged 'sexualized' TikTok convo involving school employee

Kingston police are investigating a former school employee for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with a minor on social media.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

This TikTok vigilante is calling out what he says are obnoxious influencers and getting legal threats

Jay became a prominent influencer critic after mocking entitled influencers, helping to grow his family's snack brand on TikTok.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Can Puck reinvent news for the influencer age?

Puck combines influencer economy incentives with traditional journalism, offering equity and revenue sharing to its star reporters.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

The Analog Bag: Gen Z's solution to doomscrolling

An analog bag filled with screen-free activities helps individuals reduce phone usage and embrace more engaging, hands-on experiences.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Dr TikTok: patients diagnose chronic illnesses with anonymous commenters' help

I hate to say it, but I would not have gone to the doctor unless I had seen that comment. The process was accelerated by someone called PickleFart, what can I say?
Cancer
Europe news
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Maeve McTaggart: How a spark of social media anger ignited a movement that stopped a nation in its tracks

Algorithms facilitated the organization of protests and fuel blockades in response to rising petrol prices.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Beyond awareness: How youth leadership is reshaping the HIV response

Young people, especially Black and Latinx youth, face significant barriers in HIV advocacy and decision-making despite being heavily impacted by the epidemic.
fromBustle
4 days ago

TikTok's "Unexpected Red Theory" Lives On In Millie Bobby Brown's Summery 'Fit

Millie Bobby Brown's outfit features a cropped tank with a strawberry print and a light denim micro miniskirt, showcasing the unexpected red theory in fashion.
Fashion & style
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
13 hours ago

Psychology says the people who age most visibly aren't the ones with the hardest lives - they're the ones who never learned to put things down, who carried every disappointment and every grievance and every unfairness forward into the next decade, and the carrying shows, eventually, in ways that no amount of sleep or skincare has ever been shown to address - Silicon Canals

Chronic psychological stress and the inability to release emotional burdens accelerate aging and impact physical appearance.
Marketing
fromDigiday
21 hours ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
13 hours ago

I'm 66 and I recently understood that the reason I find it so hard to ask for help is not independence - it is the very specific and very old belief that needing something from another person is the first step toward becoming a burden, and a burden, in the house I grew up in, was the one thing nobody was allowed to be - Silicon Canals

Independence can often mask fear, leading to a reluctance to ask for help and a belief that needing assistance is a weakness.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
19 hours ago

The people who become extremely selective about their time in their forties aren't becoming antisocial. They've simply collected enough data to know exactly which interactions leave them feeling more like themselves and which ones require a recovery period that nobody sees. - Silicon Canals

Social interactions have an energetic and emotional cost that varies based on the individuals involved.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

People raised in the 1960s and 70s didn't have optimized morning routines - they had chores, a bus to catch, and parents who didn't negotiate, and somehow that produced adults who know how to begin things without being ready - Silicon Canals

Morning routines have shifted from simple survival tasks to complex, optimized rituals filled with self-care and intention.
Digital life
fromELLE
1 day ago

Why Quenlin Blackwell Went Phone-Free for Coachella

Pinterest encourages festival-goers to disconnect from phones and engage in real-life experiences at Coachella.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I'm 66 and I finally realized that I've spent my entire adult life chasing a version of success that my father defined in 1985 - and the reason I feel so empty now isn't because I failed, it's because I succeeded at building someone else's dream and called it mine - Silicon Canals

Success can be inherited but may not align with personal fulfillment or happiness.
Education
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

Teachers Are Sharing Everyday Things Students Can't Do For Themselves Anymore

Teachers express frustration over students' lack of basic skills and interest in learning, attributing it to modern parenting and curriculum issues.
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Lonelygirl15 Was the Most Famous YouTuber in the World. No One Had Any Idea Who She Really Was.

Lonelygirl15 became a cultural phenomenon, drawing viewers into a narrative that blurred the lines between reality and fiction, ultimately reshaping how audiences interact with online content.
Media industry
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Use Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Talk With Your Teen

Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, and alcohol consumption increases the risk of such incidents among teens.
Psychology
fromBustle
1 day ago

The Viral "Chair Theory" Will Help You Find Your People

Chair theory helps identify where you belong socially by recognizing who invites you to their table and who does not.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Beyond Vanity: Feeling Attractive in Midlife

Midlife changes prompt self-reflection, leading to a desire for self-care and alignment with true self rather than mere vanity.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

Men And Women Are Debating "The Male Loneliness Epidemic," And It's Incredibly Eye-Opening

Men today experience increased loneliness and isolation due to societal conditioning around masculinity and a narrow focus on romantic validation.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Men and Body Image: The Hidden Struggle

Many men experience body image issues silently due to cultural expectations and stigma, leading to dissatisfaction and unhealthy behaviors.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

There's a generation of people who were praised exclusively for being easy to deal with, and they became adults who genuinely cannot tell the difference between being content and being convenient. The two feelings merged so early that separating them now feels like surgery. - Silicon Canals

A false ground in electrical work symbolizes individuals raised to be easy, appearing fine but lacking true grounding in their own needs.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says the loneliest part of getting older isn't being alone - it's realizing that some friendships were only meant for a season, and not everyone grows with you - Silicon Canals

Friendships often fade as adults prioritize responsibilities and seek deeper connections, leading to feelings of loneliness even among familiar faces.
Digital life
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Screenmaxxers Who Spend Every Waking Hour on Their Phones

Excessive screen time raises health concerns, yet some individuals, like Morgan Dreiss, embrace it as a normal part of their lives.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says the adults most likely to end up in therapy aren't the ones who had dramatic or obviously painful childhoods - they're the ones who grew up in households where everything was technically fine, nobody was cruel, and something essential was quietly missing in a way that took decades to find the words for - Silicon Canals

Emotional neglect in seemingly fine childhoods can have profound effects, leaving individuals feeling their inner world doesn't matter.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I'm in my 30s and the thing I understand now that I couldn't at 22 is that the people I was most desperate to impress were the ones least capable of seeing me clearly. The approval I chased hardest was always from people who didn't have the emotional equipment to give it, and recognizing that changed everything. - Silicon Canals

Chasing approval often stems from childhood patterns and can lead to seeking validation from emotionally unavailable individuals.
#parenting
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 week ago

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

Reactions to a child's discovery of pornography can influence their willingness to communicate openly.
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 week ago

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

Reactions to a child's discovery of pornography can influence their willingness to communicate openly.
Marketing
fromInc
3 days ago

The Biggest Missed Opportunity in Social Media Has Nothing to Do With Marketing

Brands must transition from social listening to social doing to leverage insights for transformative action.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

There's a generation of people who were taught to apologize for their needs so effectively that as adults they experience wanting something as a form of aggression against whoever might have to provide it - Silicon Canals

Many adults associate expressing needs with guilt, viewing requests as impositions rather than natural interactions.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

There's a kind of exhaustion specific to people who grew up in the 1960s and 70s - not physical tiredness but the cumulative weight of having been reliable for so long, for so many people, with so little reciprocity, that they genuinely cannot remember what it felt like to be the one who was taken care of - Silicon Canals

Reliability can overshadow personal identity, leading to emotional exhaustion and a lack of self-care.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says adults who have no close friends aren't necessarily antisocial or unlikable. Many of them learned in childhood that being vulnerable leads to pain, and they grew up assuming that keeping people at a distance is safer - Silicon Canals

Many people appear self-sufficient but struggle with deep-seated fears of vulnerability due to early attachment experiences.
Digital life
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Taylor Lorenz's Screen Time Is Almost 17 Hours a Day

Taylor Lorenz embraces her digital lifestyle, finding value in her screen time for work and creativity despite concerns about excessive usage.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

People who stop trying to be liked are often accused of having an attitude - by the people who most benefited from them having none - Silicon Canals

Setting boundaries often leads to others perceiving you as difficult or having an attitude problem, despite unchanged competence.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Pressure to Send: Teens, Sexting, and Relationhips

Pressure to share nude images often comes from dating partners, impacting teens' mental health and highlighting the need for teaching consent and communication.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

I realized recently that I've spent years becoming whoever the room needed me to be - and now I honestly can't tell the difference between what I actually enjoy and what I've just been pretending to for so long it stuck - Silicon Canals

Constantly adapting to others' expectations can lead to losing touch with one's authentic self and preferences.
Women
fromEsquire
1 month ago

Whoa, Gen Z Guys, Are You Okay?

A global survey reveals 52% of respondents believe gender equality efforts have gone far enough, with support increasing 10% in seven years, particularly among Gen Z males who favor traditional gender roles.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Teen Romance and Breakups in the Digital Age

Teenage romantic breakups are significantly impacted by social media, texting, and AI, leading to new challenges and consequences.
#young-men
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Today's Young Men Seem Trapped

Young men face a crisis of identity, struggling with anxiety, depression, and confusion about manhood due to societal pressures and lack of personal power.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Today's Young Men Seem Trapped

Young men face a crisis of identity, struggling with anxiety, depression, and confusion about manhood due to societal pressures and lack of personal power.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Teen Anxiety and the Dangers of Doomscrolling

Stress and anxiety hinder teens' future planning, while social media can provide temporary relief but may also lead to doomscrolling and distraction.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I'm a young woman, and people keep telling me the internet has ruined my brain. Is this helpful? | Isabel Brooks

Digital and social media impact young women's mental health, but the narrative of complete victimhood is reductive and damaging.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

You lose yourself': inside the mental health crisis hitting gen X women

Women aged 50-63 face significant mental health challenges, often feeling invisible and overwhelmed by life changes and responsibilities.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I'm a young woman, and people keep telling me the internet has ruined my brain. Is this helpful? | Isabel Brooks

Digital and social media impact young women's mental health, but the narrative of complete victimhood is reductive and damaging.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

You lose yourself': inside the mental health crisis hitting gen X women

Women aged 50-63 face significant mental health challenges, often feeling invisible and overwhelmed by life changes and responsibilities.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why is everyone so obsessed with gen Z?

Generation Z is the most studied generation due to their unique digital immersion from infancy, distinctive behaviors, and significant economic influence on employers and marketers seeking to understand and reach them.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Is 16 a good age to limit the use of social media?

Spain will ban social media access for people under 16 and require platforms to implement effective age verification to protect youth mental health.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Social media making young people less happy, report finds

Heavy social media use partly explains a worrying decline in the wellbeing of young people in the West, the latest edition of the annual World Happiness Report said on Wednesday. In total, 15 Western countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, saw significant declines in youth wellbeing over the past two decades, according to the report.
Mental health
#adolescence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I am a 15-year-old girl. Let me show you the vile misogyny that confronts me on social media every day | Anonymous

If you're anything like my parents, you probably wouldn't even understand most of the content that floods my social media, no matter how hard I try to avoid it. Here's a recent example from Instagram: Do y'all females ever tell ur homegirls Sis chill you letting too many dudes hit?' Essentially, that means: Women do you ever tell your girlfriends that they're whores and need to stop letting so many guys fuck them?
Social justice
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This TikTok lifehack could help you embrace rejection

Embracing and collecting rejection can lead to unexpected opportunities, successes, and personal growth in a difficult job market.
Mental health
fromwww.psychologytoday.com
1 month ago

Why Gen Z Feel Less Happy Even as Society Gets Richer

Material prosperity and technological advancement have not translated into increased happiness, with younger generations reporting the lowest well-being despite unprecedented access to education, healthcare, and information.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Stunning 15-Year-Old Daughter Is Dressing Ridiculously. She Says It's Her "Identity."

Parents have limited influence over teenagers' fashion choices, as clothing often functions as adolescent self-expression and independence.
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