Well, for Gen Z it's about the whole vibe. Many feel that the era represents a carefree time that was about having fun. Considering the stressful reality we've been experiencing over the last few years, it's no wonder Gen Z are feeling nostalgic for a simpler time.
Gen Z is the most nostalgic generation and 15% said they'd rather think about the past instead of the future. Gen Z and millennials drive nostalgia the most, with 50% of Gen Z feeling nostalgic for types of media, followed by 47% of millennials.
Gen Z also faces an unprecedented behavioral health crisis: US Gen Zers surveyed by McKinsey report the least positive outlook and the highest prevalence of mental illness of any generation, and European respondents report struggling with self-stigma.
There is another reason contributing to the young shoppers' infatuation with old clothing: people want to express their individuality through their outfits, but also in a sustainable way. Now, there is a new desire to transition to clothing pieces that are not harmful to the environment.
Far from simply copying the Y2K look, Gen Zers are nostalgically immersed in the music, technology and television of those years, in their own way. This generation is (re)discovering much of the era's leading entertainment offer.
The youth become nostalgic when the economy is struggling, seeking comfort and connection. It's why Gen Z is reviving indie sleaze, old-money prep, and Y2K trends of the '90s and early 2000s. Instead of turning to their own childhood memories, they're seeking simpler pre-social-media times.
For many millennials (those in their early to mid-thirties), worries of an impossible job market only started as they were graduating, when the 2008 financial crisis took effect. Gen-Z, however, has been surrounded by these worries since childhood–having grown up during the unusually weak recovery from this crisis.
Social media and technology use are major contributors to Gen Z depression. While technology has many advantages, it can also be a source of anxiety and stress. Excessive social media use has been linked to feelings of loneliness, low self-esteem, and depression, according to research.
Gen Z and millennials are also more likely to seek luxury items than previous generations. “Higher spending is kind of ingrained in the way that they think. They view higher cost items and luxury items as investment pieces,” says Phillips.
There is no right or wrong way to part your hair. But why is Gen Z so obsessed with the middle part? A theory posed by The Cut is that the younger generation is more open to accepting flaws and they therefore feel less need to hide part of their face behind their hair.
Gen Z and mental health. Regarding the stats, it's clear that Gen Z is struggling. A 2022 survey of Gen Z young adults (ages 19 through 24) found that 42% are diagnosed with a mental health condition.
Members of Generation Z report higher rates of depression and a number of other mental health conditions than do generations before them. At the same time, they are more likely than previous generations to report these problems, positioning those who seek help in a place to receive it.
Many Gen Z respondents reported experiencing stress, sadness, anger, and frustration due to climate change and its related disasters. More than 50 percent of total respondents expressed fear and anxiety about the future, with Gen Z demonstrating greater concern than other generations.
Gen Z and millennials are leading 'the big quit' in 2023—why nearly 70% plan to leave their jobs.
Gen Z (42%) is about twice as likely as Americans over 25 (23%) to battle depression and feelings of hopelessness.
As generational stereotypes go, I nominate Gen X to be, without a doubt, known as "The Coolest Generation." Baby Boomers (1946 to 1964) started off on the right track with the hippie movement in the '60s, but soon became the folks that brought us the “Me Decade,” yuppies, and President Trump.
Thirty percent of Gen Zers surveyed in the US and UK said they would “revert to their 'go to' brand for a new product or service” when making purchases, according to a recent survey. More than double that portion, 62 percent, said they would check out other options, even if they have a favorite brand.
Gucci means something good or cool.
Generation Z spends an outsized portion of their income on eating out, mobile devices, transportation and housing.
New studies suggest Generation Z is now the loneliest generation, and experts say we're in the middle of a loneliness epidemic. Our generation is statistically experiencing more feelings of isolation, getting married later and having less sex.
e' Gen Z Workers, are actually the Happiest and Hardest Working Generation, say Researchers.
It found that, while there are similar rates of happiness across the older three generations, Gen Z is by far the least happy at work. Twenty-six percent of Gen Zers were unhappy in their jobs, and 17% were actively thinking about quitting.
Gen Z: Gen Z is the newest generation, born between 1997 and 2012. They are currently between 9 and 24 years old (nearly 68 million in the U.S.)
What Haidt does get right is that Gen Z has faced unprecedented challenges and novel social dynamics. This is a generation who is coming of age in an era of mass shootings in schools, a global pandemic, and turbocharged political turmoil. These things will invariably take their toll on young people, and all people.
A new survey reveals that only 55% of Gen Z and millennials plan to have children. One in four of those surveyed, aged between 18 and 34, has ruled out parenthood entirely, with the most common reason cited being “wanting time for themselves”. Why this increasing need for more “me time”?