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Young Americans Say They’re Exhausted From Performing Happiness Online

Young Americans Say They’re Exhausted

  • Publish date: Monday، 25 May 2026 Reading time: 1 min read
Young Americans Say They’re Exhausted From Performing Happiness Online

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.
 

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