Self satisfaction plummets among 8th,10th grade students

The percentage of students who felt satisfied with themselves has steadily declined since 2012, reaching the lowest point in 2021 when many students were isolated during the pandemic. This decline is occurring as teen access to cellphones and social media is increasing, per separate Pew Research data.

The percentage of students who felt satisfied with themselves has steadily declined since 2012, reaching the lowest point in 2021 when many students were isolated during the pandemic. Graphic shows the percentage point drop from 21% to 9.2%.