Jean Twenge

San Diego State University

Latest articles by Jean Twenge

A woman reading news/updates about coronavirus and getting anxiety/depression.

Coronavirus pandemic takes staggering toll on mental health in US

By Jean Twenge published

New research suggests the coronavirus pandemic is taking a staggering toll on the mental health of many Americans.

Coronavirus
One-fifth of U.S. teen girls reported experiencing major depression in 2017.

Why Teen Depression Rates Are Rising So Fast for Girls

By Jean Twenge published

We're in the middle of a teen mental health crisis – and girls are at its epicenter.

Wellbeing
eye, smartphone use

Too Much Screen Use Really Might Change Your Kid's Brain

By Jean Twenge published

Some say the hysteria over screen time echoes parents' worries that their kids were watching too much TV in the 1980s. But new studies show there's nothing overblown about parents' growing concern.

Human Behavior
Face of a sad teen girl.

Why Are So Many People So Unhappy?

By Jean Twenge published

The likely culprit? Changes in how we spend our free time.

Human Behavior
Child or teen hiding under covers in bed

Why Today's Teens Aren't in Any Hurry to Grow Up

By Jean Twenge published

Should parents be worried that many teens are putting off traditional rites of passage like working, driving and dating?

Human Behavior
Group of teenage boys and girls ignoring each other while using their cell phones at school.

iPhone Turns 10: Why It Has Isolated, Not Connected, Humans

By Jean Twenge published

How has the first generation of kids to grow up with the iPhone been affected?

Human Behavior