Articles for Gen Z

The women who will ONLY date men who've had therapy: Forget a six-pack or a six-figure salary, these women say they're fed up of dealing with overgrown man-babies who can't handle their own emotions
3 days, 13 hours ago

The women who will ONLY date men who've had therapy: Forget a six-pack or a six-figure salary, these women say they're fed up of dealing with overgrown man-babies who can't handle their own emotions

Daily Mail  

On a first date, 27-year-old Ellie Hecht has a list of key questions to help her assess a potential partner. Indeed many, like Ellie, wouldn't even consider dating a man who wouldn't consider therapy. Benedicta Owusu, Lydia Newberry and Ellie Hecht are among women who wouldn't consider dating a man unless he was open to therapy Star Freudenberg, 32, decided …

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TikTok, Gen Z's financial adviser, can be "risky to rely on," experts say
5 days, 14 hours ago

TikTok, Gen Z's financial adviser, can be "risky to rely on," experts say

Salon  

On a given day, Andrea Fernandez will go through her TikTok feed, which usually consists of cute animal videos and fashion flips sprinkled with a bit of MoneyTok — videos that share financial tips and information. "TikTok can be a fun place for Gen Z to start learning about money, but it's risky to rely on it for real financial …

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Are you an adult obsessed with cuddly toys? There’s a simple reason for that
1 week ago

Are you an adult obsessed with cuddly toys? There’s a simple reason for that

The Independent  

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The word-ict is out: Top trending buzzwords of 2024 from demure to brat
1 week ago

The word-ict is out: Top trending buzzwords of 2024 from demure to brat

Hindustan Times  

The year 2024 saw many defining moments, and language stood out as a particularly transformative element. Brat This word gained the title ‘Word of the Year’ by Collins Dictionary and also got a fresh definition, shifting from describing a spoiled child to embodying confidence and a carefree lifestyle. The modern interpretation aligns with a rebellious, bold attitude, cementing its place …

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Why more Americans are turning to Buy Now, Pay Later payment plans, in 4 charts
1 week, 1 day ago

Why more Americans are turning to Buy Now, Pay Later payment plans, in 4 charts

CNN  

CNN — Buy now, Pay Later services had their best day yet on Cyber Monday, with consumers spending a record-breaking $991.2 million, according to Adobe Analytics. BNPL payment plans especially influence shoppers who usually spend less and are more reliant on credit cards, said Dionysius Ang, a consumer researcher and associate professor at the University of Leeds in England. “The …

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TikTok Shop was going to be the next big thing. A potential ban could change that
1 week, 2 days ago

TikTok Shop was going to be the next big thing. A potential ban could change that

CNN  

CNN — Aakaanksh Autade was iffy on TikTok Shop, TikTok’s in-app shopping feature, when it launched last year. “When you mix in commerce with our favorite source of entertainment, then we’re going to spend all our money there.” TikTok Shop’s reliance on user-generated content allows consumers to hear from voices they trust. Courtesy Carrie Berk Social media strategist Keenya Kelly …

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Why homeownership is rougher for millennials than Gen Z
1 week, 3 days ago

Why homeownership is rougher for millennials than Gen Z

Salon  

Homeownership has long been an aspiration; however, that goal may need to be revised if today's younger generations are to reach it. Sergio Aguinaga, owner and founder of Michigan Houses For Cash, agrees: “Millennials have it even worse since they dealt with the 2008 financial crisis, low wage growth, and now face soaring home prices. They entered the market when …

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‘Fairy Porn’ novels are top audiobooks of 2024: Here's why gen Z, millennials are hooked to these steamy fantasy reads
1 week, 4 days ago

‘Fairy Porn’ novels are top audiobooks of 2024: Here's why gen Z, millennials are hooked to these steamy fantasy reads

Hindustan Times  

The "romantasy" subgenre—a fusion of romance and fantasy—has taken social media by storm, with #BookTok buzzing about steamy reads dubbed "fairy porn." Books like A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas and Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros are enchanting Gen Z and millennial readers with their blend of captivating fantasy worlds and sizzling, X-rated moments. Books like …

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Gen Z shun traditional Christmas food in favour of ‘Insta-worthy’ loaded fries
1 week, 4 days ago

Gen Z shun traditional Christmas food in favour of ‘Insta-worthy’ loaded fries

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Young people are feasting on loaded fries instead of mince …

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Gen Z loves the digital compact cameras that millennials once coveted
1 week, 4 days ago

Gen Z loves the digital compact cameras that millennials once coveted

NPR  

Gen Z loves the digital compact cameras that millennials once coveted Digital cameras are enjoying a renewed popularity on holiday wish lists for teens and Gen Z. MURASHIMA: Compared to photos taken by smartphones, images from these compact digital cameras may have fewer pixels, but that doesn't decrease their appeal among newfound fans. He says digital cameras have taken off …

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Encouraging youth to achieve their dreams
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2 weeks ago

Encouraging youth to achieve their dreams

China Daily  

Editor's note: Over the past years, China's socioeconomic situation has undergone significant transformation. In China, too, the youth face neijuan, unnecessary excessive peer competition, and tangping, continuing to coast on the "chosen path" despite facing challenges. Youth born between 1997 and 2012, often referred to as "Gen Z", account for 30 percent of the world's population and are the incoming …

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Encouraging youth to achieve their dreams
Trending News
2 weeks ago

Encouraging youth to achieve their dreams

China Daily  

Editor's note: Over the past years, China's socioeconomic situation has undergone significant transformation. MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY A recent study by Harvard Graduate School of Education and Indiana University found that an overwhelming majority of American teens face tremendous pressure regarding their achievements, appearance and future. In China, too, the youth face neijuan, unnecessary excessive peer competition, and tangping, continuing to …

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Why Gen Z loves the digital compact cameras that millennials used to covet
2 weeks ago

Why Gen Z loves the digital compact cameras that millennials used to covet

NPR  

Why Gen Z loves the digital compact cameras that millennials used to covet toggle caption Evan Agostini/Getty Images Digital compact cameras — the kind that were widely used 15 to 20 years ago — are showing up on the holiday wish lists of teens and Gen Zers. "I think people are feeling really nostalgic for that era, like the early …

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Bad call! Miserable millennials least likely to call family on Christmas Day but Gen Z WILL pick up the phone - here is why
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bad call! Miserable millennials least likely to call family on Christmas Day but Gen Z WILL pick up the phone - here is why

Daily Mail  

Research by Vodafone UK found half of Brits aged 28 to 43 will text this Christmas Miserable millennials are more likely to send a WhatsApp message to their family than speak over the phone this Christmas. Despite texting being the preferred method of communication for Gen Z, they are most likely to opt for a video call to wish loved …

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Suhana Khan to Janhvi Kapoor: Ace the fundamentals of Gen Z saree style with fashion inspo from these new gen actors
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Suhana Khan to Janhvi Kapoor: Ace the fundamentals of Gen Z saree style with fashion inspo from these new gen actors

Hindustan Times  

The saree is a testament to the evolution of fashion. With Gen Z Bollywood stars as the style inspiration, here’s all you need to know about the chic Gen Z saree style. The saree looks of Gen Z nowadays have a focus on silhouette, making the natural curves prominent. And secondly, pastels like lavender or baby pink also hold a …

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The Digital Natives Will Revolt—and That’s Good for Everybody
2 weeks, 1 day ago

The Digital Natives Will Revolt—and That’s Good for Everybody

Wired  

In the late 19th century, before the invention of cinema and radio, every piece of music, performance, oration—even a natural view like a rainbow—was a unique event. When streaming to personal devices became ubiquitous, that future merged even greater profitability with the law of diminishing returns—crushed empathy, spiked anxiety, and social inadequacy all became core to the human experience. I …

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Why more Australian Gen Z men are finding meaning in organised religion
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Why more Australian Gen Z men are finding meaning in organised religion

ABC  

More Gen Z men are identifying as Christian than their female peers for the first time since research began nearly 30 years ago, according to Australian data shared with triple j hack. The Australian Community Survey, operated by NCLS Research, found that 39 per cent of men in Gen Z identified as Christian, compared to 28 per cent of women …

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Stop calling teen boys toxic – the problem might be us
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Stop calling teen boys toxic – the problem might be us

The Independent  

My son has just turned 18. Biddulph, now considered the world’s leading expert on raising boys, explains that boys today feel trapped in a world where the concept of the “manly man” – at all costs – is undergoing a rebirth. It’s no surprise, then, that the stronger and louder voices of the messed-up “manosphere” – figures like Joe Rogan …

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Gen Z’s vision of success? Nearly $600,000 a year
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Gen Z’s vision of success? Nearly $600,000 a year

Salon  

A new report shows that members of Gen Z — individuals born between 1997 and 2012 — define “financial success” as earning nearly $600,000 per year. “When you described the report to me, the first thing that came to mind was, ‘Well, you're asking teenagers versus people who are 60 years old, right, who have a practical understanding of what …

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‘Gen Z rude, difficult to work with’: Woman's post sparks debate, internet says ‘stereotyping’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Gen Z rude, difficult to work with’: Woman's post sparks debate, internet says ‘stereotyping’

Hindustan Times  

A recent post on social media about Gen Z’s behavior in the workplace is going viral, raising questions about their ability to collaborate with colleagues. She said, "So many of my friends are now not hiring Gen Z, not because they aren’t smart or good at their jobs, but because they’re rude, difficult to work with, and don’t know how …

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Is brain fog the price Gen Z pays for hustle and scroll life?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Is brain fog the price Gen Z pays for hustle and scroll life?

India Today  

For Rinki Das*, her job demands nothing short of a photographic memory. The real culprit Mehezabin Dordi, a clinical psychologist at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, tells India Today that brain fog is becoming more prevalent across all age groups, especially among the younger population. Dr Arvind Otta, a senior psychologist and mental health activist from Delhi, says the youth …

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Woman's 'Gen Z rude and difficult to work with' post sparks debate
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Woman's 'Gen Z rude and difficult to work with' post sparks debate

India Today  

A woman’s post on Gen Z’s workplace behaviour has sparked a debate on social media after she said that young employees are “rude” and “difficult to work with”. She further quoted a sentiment from a colleague trying to bridge generational gaps, who said: “They expect everyone to make space for and care about their feelings, but if you ask them …

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How the easy times have created more and more 'wokes'
3 weeks ago

How the easy times have created more and more 'wokes'

Op India  

It’s a bit weird; everybody is trying to be different, but then they’re exactly the same as whatever mob they hang out with – Travis Fimmel We all learnt in our schools that ‘An empty mind is a devil’s workshop’. Imagine when a girl protesting against Israel in an American university was shouting “From the river to the sea, Palestine …

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What is ‘sledging’? All about toxic modern dating trend growing popular during winters
3 weeks, 1 day ago

What is ‘sledging’? All about toxic modern dating trend growing popular during winters

Hindustan Times  

If you are a fan of old-school modern love, beware of the newest dating trends that are far from letting you realise your fairy tale romances. After breadcrumbing, ghosting, situationships, love bombing and zombieing, sledging is the newest dating trend and it's gaining attention, especially among Gen Z, this winter season. A romance expert warned that sledging was growing popular …

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