Gen Z Aged 15-24 Turns Out to be Less Happy, Psychologist Speaks Up

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"Study Reveals Gen Z Ages 15-24 are Less Happy, Psychologists Speak Up"

Gen Z Aged 15-24 Turns Out to be Less Happy, Psychologist Speaks Up

"Dream - Generation gap or differences in mindset between generations are often unavoidable. The older generation usually perceives today's children as lacking in mental strength."

Other facts, according to the World Happiness Report study, the current Generation Z, aged 15-24, is less happy compared to the previous generation. Many factors contribute to this.

Najelaa Shihab, a psychologist, revealed that a study from the World Happiness Report about the decreasing happiness of teenagers compared to the previous generation could be a 'red flag' for parents.

"First, we need to be much more aware that mental health issues need attention. There is no need to panic if our child asks to see a psychologist, or if our teenagers express their anxieties. Consider it as a 'cry for help' and refer them to experts, to professionals, to reduce misconceptions and also to remind them not to self-diagnose! Instead, seek appropriate interventions," said one of the founders of Cikal School.

It also reminds parents to maintain a strong and quality bond with their children. It's not just about providing facilities and material needs. Adolescents can be quite challenging in terms of communication, so parents need to learn again in order to be able to 'connect' with their teenage children.

"Secondly, let's make it a habit to establish connections between us, with younger generations and also among the younger generation. We also need to allocate more time to show attention, provide connections, strengthen relationships, and not take for granted that our children appear happy from the outside, being in crowded places, it doesn't necessarily mean that they are not lonely," said Najelaa. This will have an impact on their sense of happiness."

One very important thing is to encourage children to engage in many activities outside the house. Don't just spend a lot of time online and playing games. Sports activities, nature lovers, participating in communities, will create positive connections that impact happiness.

That will have an impact on their sense of happiness. "A sense of peace, a sense of happiness, it will grow even more in children and adolescents," said Najelaa. One thing that according to Najelaa makes someone, a child, and adolescent less happy is the use of gadgets and social media. Don't let children use them too early.

"Now there are still many who violate the rules, that using social media is below the age of 13. Experts now say that it should be even older than 13, but 16 years old. Using gadgets should not be for elementary school children, at least for junior high school at the age of 13," said Najelaa. According to Najelaa, using social media too early can send wrong messages about success. This actually distances children from real life and creates feelings of loneliness, unhappiness, and anxiety. Report by Aykaputri Amalia Rahmani/ Source: IG @najelaashihab"

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