Gen Z is known as the “anxious generation”— and their worries go beyond big picture issues like financial instability, climate change, or even politics. But recent headlines have amplified this narrative, claiming their anxiety also shows up in the more every day, social moments, including meeting new people and answering phone calls. From “Gen Z is afraid of talking on the phone” and “Gen Z Teens Don’t Care About Getting A Driver’s License Anymore Because Driving Makes Them Too Anxious” to “I’m A Millennial And I’ve Noticed Gen-Z Is Too Anxious To Function In Society — ‘They’re Too Afraid To Say Hello’,” they paint a picture of a generation paralyzed by fear, even doing the simplest things. But how true are these headlines—and just how many are really anxious about doing the things other generations seemingly thought nothing of? YPulse’s new Generation Doom report shows 48% of both teens (13-17) and young adults (18-24) say they experience social anxiety. This is a gen that’s growing up constantly comparing...
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