{
  "id": 12114498,
  "title": "Fewer young Americans are ‘thriving,’ poll finds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/fewer-young-americans-are-thriving-poll-finds",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T09:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Semafor",
    "slug": "semafor",
    "url": "https://www.semafor.com/article/10/05/2026/fewer-young-americans-are-thriving-poll-finds"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent Gallup poll reveals a concerning trend among young Americans, with a significant portion reporting dissatisfaction with their lives. Only 44% of individuals aged 18 to 29 describe themselves as thriving, a decline of 20 points from the peak in 2010. Similarly, 45% of adults aged 30 to 44 report the same sentiment, indicating a downward trend since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This dissatisfaction is believed to be linked to rising depression rates and other factors. The situation is mirrored among adults aged 45 to 64, with 46% of this age group also reporting they are not thriving, a figure similar to the low point observed during the 2008 financial crisis. In stark contrast, those aged 65 and older are more likely than ever to report thriving, a trend largely attributed to their satisfaction with their economic circumstances.",
  "summary": "Only 44% of adults ages 18 to 29 describe themselves as thriving, according to Gallup.",
  "key_points": [
    "44% of Americans aged 18-29 report not thriving, a 20-point decline since 2010",
    "45% of adults aged 30-44 also indicate dissatisfaction with their lives",
    "Thriving among those aged 65 and older is at an all-time high"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}