Societal Stress

All Generations Think America is at a Low Point

America is living through stressful times. According to the American Psychological Association, a majority of people from each generation would agree that their country is at a low point looking back on their lifetime experience. This even applies to the generation of the over 72-year olds who witnessed such devastating events as the Japanese Attack on Pearl Habor and the ensuing Second World War. Of all generations, it’s the Xers who are most pessimistic about this time and age, according to the findings published in the report State of our Nation from November 2017.

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This chart shows respondents who think America is at the lowest point in the history they can remember (in percent)

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Distribution of different generations in the United States as of 3rd quarter 2022, by homebuyer sentiment
Stress levels by generation among U.S. adults in 2015*
Percentage of U.S. residents who felt stressed about select issues seen in the national news as of 2018, by generation
Distribution of self-reported mental health status of Americans in 2023, by generation
Greatest worries about living a long life in the United States in 2013, by generation
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Share of Americans who reported having poor or very poor mental health status in 2022, by generation

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