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"In fact, Gen Z might just be the most risk-averse generation on record. Fewer Gen Zers got a driver’s license, drank alcohol, or had sex as teenagers than their parents did. The same young adults now report skyrocketing rates of anxiety and other mental illnesses, with some estimates finding that as many as 1 in 5 18-to-24-year-olds have been diagnosed with depression. Timidity—not to mention self-conscious neuroticism—is increasingly the norm.

"An ongoing study from Montclair State University argues that some of this risk aversion is due to the current political climate—or perhaps young people’s perception of it. “Gen Z’s mental health has deteriorated due to a worldview that the society and environment around them are crumbling,” writes justice studies professor Gabriel Rubin. “Rights are being taken away, the Earth is burning, maniacs could kill you with a gun, and viruses could shut down society again.”"

See also, for counterpoint: https://www.forbes.com/sites/markcperna/2024/06/18/gen-z-thriving-entrepreneurship/

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[-] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago
[-] dodgese@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Forbes is just writing fan fiction for a certain demographic................

[-] Halcyon@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 2 months ago

There's nothing like "Gen Z" or "Gen X". Stop this bullshit that's not more grounded than astrology. There's cultural development in society, but it's not restricted to an age cohort.

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[-] szczuroarturo@programming.dev 2 points 2 months ago

That actually seems just true or perhaps it just lines up with my personality. Alghtough i wouldnt be so quick to put wars , plauges and other dangers as the actual cause. its probably the opposite and the relative lack of those combined with the social media either overblowing most stuff or completley opposite , ridiculuing the problem with no inbetweens makes pepole weary .

[-] Cris_Color@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Hey look, it's a description of me! 🙃

[-] beliquititious@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 months ago

Interesting. There is a strong correlation between social media use and mental illness. I wonder if maybe there is some link at play here.

Unlike Millennials, gen z had social media as soon as their parents let them. I wonder if the social pressure of trying to maintain a presence on socials might be influencing the risk aversion.

[-] Goodmorningsunshine@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Uh didn't the majority of them just vote in a fascist to fuck up their economy and futures? Risk averse my ass.

[-] lousyd@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 2 months ago

You think Trump is going to fuck things up. His voters presumably think he's going to fix things.

[-] Goodmorningsunshine@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Aww. One could almost pity them until they remember how screwed they made us all and decide on taking absolute pleasure in them finding out instead.

[-] lousyd@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 months ago

This conversation was about Gen Z being risk takers or not. We all know we're screwed under Trump. The trend line of people saying that right now is through the stratosphere. No one here is going to learn anything by you saying it again at this moment. We get it.

[-] Goodmorningsunshine@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Sure, that's just a really accessible and recent example of them being massively not adverse to risk.

[-] samus12345@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

No, not a majority, just like 40% of them.

[-] avattar@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 2 months ago

Are you saying 40% of ALL gen Z voted for Trump? Or is it 40% of the ones who did vote, vote for Trump?

[-] samus12345@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

40% of the ones who voted. They had relatively low turnout, as per usual for youth votes.

[-] Endymion_Mallorn@kbin.melroy.org -2 points 2 months ago

If it's from MSU, it can safely be ignored.

Source: I went there. Gained nothing but a piece of paper. Lost time, money, and effort.

[-] WoahWoah@lemmy.world -2 points 2 months ago

Skill problem.

[-] feedum_sneedson@lemmy.world -3 points 2 months ago
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