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Generation Me by Jean M. Twenge — WisdomDeck honest review

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Generation Me

by Jean M. Twenge

Twenge's data on rising individualism, self-esteem and anxiety in younger generations, and its consequences. Debated, data-driven, influential.

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you want generational trends with the numbers.

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you dislike generational framing.

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Three things you will actually use

Self-esteem rose; wellbeing did not.
Expectations outpace reality.
Context shapes generations.

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Twenge's data.

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