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Is Gen Z Really Doom Scrolling and Doom Spending?

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Gen Z is feeling “doomed,” and is turning to scrolling and spending as ways to cope with their stress…

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  • The majority of Gen Z live with a sense of doom that’s influencing everything from their spending habits to how they plan their futures
  • Many admit to mindlessly scrolling through social media (a.k.a. doom scrolling) to distract themselves or simply pass the time
  • Others have been doom spending, or splurging on small luxuries or experiences as a way to cope with stress, even if it’s not the most financially responsible choice
Most of Gen Z feel at least some sense of doom lurking in the back of their mind. YPulse’s Generation Doom trend report shows 60% of 13-17-year-olds and 75% of 18-24-year-olds have an overall sense of doom (i.e. a general feeling of pessimism or loss of hope) about the world and the future. Many of...

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