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Gen Z faces loneliness due to high social costs, reports show

Gen Z is experiencing increased loneliness and social isolation due to economic pressures, according to recent reports. High costs for social activities, such as $15 drinks, are leading to a "spending hangover," where individuals prioritize financial stability over going out. This financial constraint, combined with a shift towards individual responsibility for identity and relationships, contributes to a generation that spends more weekends at home and seeks digital connections as a substitute for costly in-person interactions. AI

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Gen Z faces loneliness due to high social costs, reports show

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Nick Lichtenberg ·

    The brutal math behind Gen Z’s lonely weekends: $15 drinks are driving a generational ‘spending hangover’

    It's a "high intent, low budget" generation, the Harris Poll's Libby Rodney told Fortune. "We call it placing financial regret over FOMO."