A Gallup poll revealed that Gen Zers are happiest when they find a sense of purpose at school or work. Study author Zach Hrynowski and psychologist Dr. Michele Borba shared insights on the findings.
A new Gallup poll has revealed a primary source of happiness among the Gen Z cohort. The survey, which included 2,271 young adults in the U.S. between ages 12 and 26, found that their most influential driver of happiness is a sense of purpose at school and at work. At least 60% of all Gen Zers who are happy feel that they do something interesting every day and are motivated to attend work or school.
Among the happy respondents, 64% feel that their work and school tasks are important — but Gen Zers who are not happy are about half as likely to feel that way. Fox News Digital spoke with Gallup senior education researcher Zach Hrynowski, the Washington, D.C.-based author of the study, about the findings. 'The challenge that we see from the research is that about 40% to 50% of Gen Zers say they don't feel like what they do every day is interesting,' he said.
Social pressures also have a direct correlation on happiness, as Gen Zers who spend a lot of time comparing themselves to others are less likely to report feeling happy and twice as likely to experience anxiety. The research found that happy Gen Zers are at least twice as likely to say they feel loved, supported and connected to others. Around 73% of Gen Zers would consider themselves at least somewhat happy overall, but that share decreases as they enter adulthood.
Help identify something that really matters to them – and then do something about it,' she suggested. 'And when they put their plan into action and see the results, their confidence grows, and optimism grows — all the seeds of resilience that help them face challenges and thrive in a more adverse, uncertain world.' For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com.com/lifestyle.
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