Significant sources of stress for U.S. adults in 2018, by generation

Percentage of adults in the U.S. who stated the following were a significant source of stress in 2018, by generation

CharacteristicGen ZMillennialsGen XBoomers
Money 81% 78% 72% 58%
Work 66% 67% 57% 37%
Family responsibilities 64% 67% 60% 46%
Housing costs 64% 66% 56% 39%
Healthcare costs 59% 63% 61% 60%
Relationships (e.g. spouse, kids, girl/boyfriend) 61% 60% 47% 35%
Job stability 61% 59% 49% 31%
Health problems affecting my family 68% 58% 52% 46%
Personal safety 61% 57% 42% 32%
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Release date

2019

Region

North America

Survey time period

August 8 to 17, 2018

Number of respondents

3,604 respondents

Age group

18-64 years

Special properties

Millennial adults born between 1980 and 1997

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: "Now, please indicate how significant a source of stress the following is in your life:"

Percentage who stated each was a very or somewhat significant source of stress.

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