GoKawiilGallup: Under 50% of Gen Z report 'thriving,' down 20 points since 2010
A Gallup poll finds that fewer than half of Gen Z adults now describe themselves as 'thriving,' a 20-point drop since 2010, with the sharpest decline occurring after 2019. In contrast, baby boomers' self-reported wellbeing has moved in the opposite direction, trending upward over the same period.
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The widening generational gap in wellbeing could reflect differences in economic security, social media exposure, or life-stage pressures unique to younger adults, though Gallup's data does not establish a specific cause. If the trend persists, it may prompt employers, policymakers, and health systems to reassess how they support younger workers' mental health.
- Fewer than 50% of Gen Z now report 'thriving,' per Gallup
- That figure is down 20 points since 2010, with a sharp post-2019 drop
- Baby boomers' reported wellbeing has trended upward over the same period
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-23
Published there as: “Gen Z’s mental health is declining—but baby boomers are only getting happier”
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