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Web Esteem

... Ys’ web presence is irrevocably tied to their self-worth and self-esteem. Whereas earlier generations used to look in a mirror to confirm their with-it-ness and overall self-worth, today’s teens are instead compulsively checking their social media reflection. Their online communities are a source of not just entertainment and socialization, but also of personal validation; one correspondent told us that social media is a means of “building up an identity for yourself.” This emergent Web Esteem ...

All In Good Time

... difficult financial circumstances, which has made it considerably more challenging for them than it was for their predecessors to achieve all goals in tandem; as a result, they possess an extraordinary degree of understanding about the necessity of tradeoffs. This isn’t a disappointment for them: optimistic as a generation, due to the self-esteem their Boomer parents instilled in them, they are skilled at pivoting and finding happiness with whatever their current situation may be. They’re in no rush to ...

Over The Influence

... end of this critique, with ads for appetite-suppressing lollipops, detox tea, waist-trainers, and meal-replacement shakes. People argue that not only does this impact young womens' self-esteem, but that the products could actually be physically harmful. While many of these examples focus on individuals, the core criticisms are leveled at the broader influencer space and add to a general skepticism over what influencers are promoting. Young people still largely trust influencers—only 22% of ...

Food Fixation

... in history whose life expectancy is shorter than that of their parents. This battle with obesity has been thrust upon them since their youth, affecting their self-esteem. Fully 42% say their weight or appearance causes them stress, and that number spikes to 70% among teen girls. While all generations experience a degree of self-consciousness about their bodies during adolescence, Z are particularly cognizant of how food affects them. Both they and their parents are increasingly seeking out ...

Show Me Love

... form of love as central to their lives and helping people woo themselves. All You Need Is Self-Love Growing up, Generation Y was showered with praise and frequently told how special they were. Their parents sought to give them a self-esteem boost knowing that they would always be competing against a large generation of peers; however, this childrearing tactic ultimately gave them a false sense of confidence. Social media only magnified their need for external validation as they are able to ...

The Freeform Movement

... a correlation between having free time as children and high self-esteem later in life, as well as the ability to recalibrate one’s goals. Parents see the ability to adapt and adjust as a particularly relevant skillset given the unpredictable nature of the economy. Ys were raised for a future they weren’t prepared for, marked by a financial collapse and crippling debt, and they don’t want their children to suffer the same fate. Parents also recognize that, due to rapid advancements in technology ...

Gender Worldwide

... admitted, out loud, that she was beautiful. Cashiers handed customers mirrors to encourage them to recognize their beauty for themselves. The self- esteem boosting campaign aimed to suggest to its female customers that women are often their own worst critics, a message much like that of Dove’s recent “Real Beauty Sketches” campaign. Spoleto’s efforts proved successful, increasing the chain’s sales by 35%, though the restaurant also received latent criticism for placing its focus on external beauty ...