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Millennials, Gen Xers coping better than Gen Zs during pandemic: survey

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="ABS-CBN News/File photo" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/tvpatrol/07/09/20200102-phone-social-media-ac-155243.jpg"/><figcaption>ABS-CBN News/File photo</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA -- Gen Xers and millennials have been coping better than the succeeding Gen Zs during the pandemic, according to a survey.The online study, conducted by Manulife Philippines in May 2022 in partnership with InSites Consulting, covered 500 Filipinos aged 18 to 55.Fifty-four percent of millennial respondents (aged 25 to 40) said their overall well-being has improved as the pandemic threat recedes, same as the previous generation Xers and higher than the 51% among Gen Zs (aged 15 to 24).More millennials and Gen Xers (57%) also said that their stress levels are lower as they approach the new normal compared to Gen Zs (42%).&quot;They are coping better because... [when] they found themselves in situations that they felt were not to their advantage, they took control,&quot; Manulife Philippines chief marketing officer Melissa Henson said in a press briefing on Tuesday.&quot;I think part of it is their difference in age that translates to a difference in life stage,&quot; she added. &quot;The millennial children are actually already of working age so they are more independent in general, and financially as well. They have the option to switch jobs or apply for a new job, versus the Gen Zs we spoke with who are still typically in school.&quot; &quot;So they (Gen Zs) are more in a structured environment and lifestyle, and a lot more dependent on their parents. So maybe there&#x27;s not as much leeway to make those life decisions as we see on millennials.&quot;<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/08/27/21/ph-millennials-gen-z-fear-running-out-of-money-in-pandemic">PH millennials, Gen Z scared of running out of money in pandemic: study</a></li></ul>Henson said Gen Z respondents have been looking for a &quot;digital diet&quot; during the pandemic as 70% of them said they experience digital fatigue, with 60% looking for a mix of online and offline interactions.They also reported an increase in negative emotions, which have resulted in sleep deprivation and unhealthy eating habits, among others.&quot;Even if they are digital natives, there is a lot of value for them around having that human touch and interaction,&quot; said Henson, who also noted how many Gen Zs are stressed out by social media and online image. <ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/10/11/22/millennials-gen-zs-eye-insurance-investments-online">Pinoy millennials, Gen Zs eye buying insurance, investments online: study</a></li></ul>Gen Xers and millennials, on the other hand, attributed their improved well-being to better work-life balance, with 82% saying they bonded more with their families while 89% said their family ties got stronger.They have also discovered new interests to pursue, such as watching online content (41%) and health and fitness (29%). Check out other survey findings below:- 38% of Gen Xers and millennials said their well-being had suffered at the height of the pandemic (March 2020 to February 2022), compared to 40% of Gen Zs- Top negative effects of the pandemic across generations: isolation from family and friends; financial difficulties; increased occurrence of negative emotions such as stress, fatigue, and depression; decline in physical activities - About 24% of Gen Zs said they are stressed due to increased family conflicts usually triggered by financial challenges, household chores, and work and school demands- Fifty-six percent of Gen Zs said they are concerned with the return of face-to-face classes, while 46% are worried about social media and keeping up with online image Related video:<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3t-4A7QXWkk?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

Gen Xers and millennials have been coping better than the succeeding Gen Zs during the pandemic, according to a survey.