This is why American Gen Z are struggling | John Della Volpe

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Amid rising living costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, a growing share of Gen Z in the United States is feeling increasingly pessimistic and disconnected from the systems shaping their lives.

What’s behind this shift? Insights from John Della Volpe — a public opinion researcher, author, and advisor to Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign.

He serves as Director of Polling at the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, and is the founder of SocialSphere, a Cambridge-based research firm focused on Gen Z and Millennials.

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