Jean Twenge

professor of psychology at San Diego State University

Psychology professor at San Diego State University, author of “iGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy – and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood”

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In terms of wealth, millennials are on par with Baby Boomers and Gen X, according to the new book “Generations” by San Diego State University Psychology Professor Jean Twenge.

Millennials are thriving financially. They don’t feel that way

In terms of wealth, millennials are on par with Baby Boomers and Gen X, according to the new book “Generations” by San Diego State University Psychology Professor Jean Twenge.

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Anxiety tripled compared to the last two years and depression quadrupled, according to the Centers for Disease Control . However, the kids might be all right.

More sleep and family time during pandemic means less depression in teens, research shows

Anxiety tripled compared to the last two years and depression quadrupled, according to the Centers for Disease Control . However, the kids might be all right.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

This week, we moved a lot closer to a court challenge that could significantly reduce or eliminate constitutional protections for abortion rights.

Roe, Casey – what’s next?

This week, we moved a lot closer to a court challenge that could significantly reduce or eliminate constitutional protections for abortion rights.

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