Loneliness & The Pandemic Oct 29, 2020 ... Examining young adults’ attitudes around loneliness in the context of the pandemic A “shadow” epidemic is being heightened by the pandemic: loneliness.Prior to the pandemic, this ailment was a key cause for concern among mental health experts, especially when it came to young adults. But the onset of the pandemic, subsequent shutdowns, and pervasive social distancing have spurred a society enduring peak aloneness, and with that, loneliness. ...
Feel The Burn: Understanding Modern Burnout Sep 24, 2019 ... dismiss their exhaustion as an incapacity to cope with hardship—for indeed, every generation experiences burnout at some point in their lives. However, before one attributes modern youths’ attitude to their fractured mental, emotional, and physical state, it’s important to understand how shifts in the workplace and the economy, as well as the 24/7 aspect of modern life, have created a culture of work different from that of previous generations—one in which burnout seems inevitable.In the ...
Innovation & Trust in Healthcare Nov 30, 2020 ... , compared with the same period in 2019. This points to a trend that may outlast the pandemic and become the norm, especially as Cassandra research shows that one-third (35%) of U.S. Trendsetters have already had a virtual health appointment. While virtual visits aren’t ideal for every area of healthcare, they offer expanded access to consultations, decrease transmission risk, and help preserve PPE. We probed attitudes around adoption of such technologies among Trendsetting youth, and we also examined ...
Always Be Hustling Sep 21, 2019 ... with feeling burnt out. This ubiquitous, always-on state of mind in approach to work and school has led to burnout for many young people today, and this mentality isn’t limited to only desk jobs. When conducting qualitative research, we surveyed young people from a variety of careers—in healthcare, construction, education, the arts, and more—and found that the issue of burnout and the response of hustle to address a lack of motivation or fulfillment were similar across industries ...
The Generational Manifesto Mar 24, 2019 ... Discover how understanding the nuances of each generation can help your brand better engage consumers and prepare for the future.Generational research is fundamental to understanding who consumers are, what they value, and why they think and act the way they do. By examining each cohort, who are delineated based on the shared social, political, cultural, and economic climate of their formative years, brands can understand the defining characteristics of each generation and how these qualities ...
The Mental Health Perspective Apr 12, 2020 ... . They’ve learned about mental health in school—schools in Oregon offer mental health days alongside sick days, and several schools are teaching meditation as part of the health curriculum.Among Millennials, their characteristic optimism is being challenged during this crisis, making it difficult for them to maintain their mental health. They are needing to dig deep to find the bright sides and positive moments in order to believe that everything will just work out. Many of their usual joys in life that ...
The Societal Social Shift Aug 25, 2020 ... How and why Gen Z and Millennials are navigating a new era of social media use in light of the pandemic, BLM, and an election yearGen Zs and Millennials are frustrated and angry that the world and progress on the social issues they care about isn't getting better, and they're creatively using the tools they have in hand to try to finally get the results they desire. This has led to a major shift in activist-driven social media usage for both generations. Brands need to know about this shift ...
OK, Boomer! Mar 23, 2020 ... frustration and anger that modern youth feel towards older generations, who they perceive as being out of touch at best, and, at worst, even causing or contributing to some of the issues that plague today’s youth. The issues on the table include climate change, wealth disparity, and a lack of support for progressive social causes. As one Gen Z told us in a recent focus group, “You have to be rich to be healthy,” underscoring youth’s sentiment that the deck is currently stacked against them. What’s more ...
On The (Im)pulse Dec 09, 2018 ... Travel is becoming the new impulse purchase for modern young adults, as they tend to book trips spontaneously upon finding a good deal, disrupting loyalty in this category in the process.While a passion for travel spans generational divides, modern young consumers are so fixated on this category that they tend to jump at the chance to book trips when good deals catch their eye. Travel is becoming the new impulse purchase, and increasingly how young generations go places near and far. While four ...
Global Home & Away Trends Dec 03, 2018 ... that can be traced to the government’s relaxation of visa requirements for visitors, particularly from China and Southeast Asia, and the decline of the yen. While these measures made travel to Japan cheaper and easier—and boosted Japan’s economy in the process—the Japanese media have used the term “tourism pollution” to describe how lately tourists have “overrun” Japanese cities. - China: College Tourism - College-bound teens in China are responsible for the boom of the global ...