58% of young adults struggle to find purpose: Harvard survey

A 2024 Harvard survey found that 58% of young adults (18–25) struggle to find meaning in life. Unlike past generations, they seek more than just jobs-they want purpose. Yet, many feel directionless. Traditionally, happiness followed a U-shaped curve across life, dipping in midlife. But recent studies suggest that curve is flattening, signaling deeper emotional struggles among the young.