Gallup's Dan Foy warns of rising negative emotions and a collapse in youth wellbeing
Dan Foy, Gallup's global research lead for the United States, warned at the Innovation for Development I+D /Humanamente annual forum in Bogotá that negative emotions have risen steadily over the past 10 to 15 years while positive ones have remained flat. Citing Gallup World Poll data from more than 140 countries, he said youth wellbeing in the United States fell from nearly two-thirds in 2010 to 44% today, and linked it to social media and screen use.
In 45 seconds
- Gallup surveys people in more than 140 countries annually: positive emotions still predominate, but worry, stress and anger have been rising for 10 to 15 years.
- In the United States, youth wellbeing fell from nearly two-thirds in 2010 to 44% today, a 20 percentage point drop in 15 years.
- About 20% of young people say they spend five hours or more a day on social media, leaving less time for community and real relationships.
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