Young Americans Say They’re Exhausted From Performing Happiness Online
- Publish date: Monday، 25 May 2026 Reading time: 1 min read
Young Americans Say They’re Exhausted
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The intense expectation to continually be “happy” online on social media platforms is so exhausting, according to many young Americans. People no longer just want a positive post or a perfect-looking photo or a happy update; they want the digital expression to be an emotional one. When the pressure is on when it comes to measurement and engagement, it can be hard to keep authenticity a priority. This fatigue is both a symptom of more serious anxieties concerning identity, mental health and the hope-driven facets of recent scrolling routine that are shaping the new practices of digital life today.