--- title: Gen Xperience --- - [About Us](https://www.matherinstitute.com/about-us/) - [About Us](https://www.matherinstitute.com/about-us/) - [In the News](https://www.matherinstitute.com/about-us/in-the-news/) - [Current Studies & Partners](https://www.matherinstitute.com/about-us/current-studies-and-partners/) - [Our Team](https://www.matherinstitute.com/about-us/our-team/) - [Institutional Review Board](https://www.matherinstitute.com/about-us/institutional-review-board/) - [Award Programs](https://www.matherinstitute.com/award-programs/) - [Award Programs](https://www.matherinstitute.com/award-programs/) - [Promising Practices Awards](https://www.matherinstitute.com/award-programs/promising-practices-awards/) - [Innovative Research on Aging Awards](https://www.matherinstitute.com/award-programs/innovative-research-awards/) - [Next](https://www.matherinstitute.com/next) - [Contact Us](https://www.matherinstitute.com/contact-us/) Search - [Free Industry Information](https://www.matherinstitute.com/free-industry-information/) - [Person-Centric Wellness Model](https://www.matherinstitute.com/person-centric-wellness-model/) - [Age Well Study](https://www.matherinstitute.com/agewellstudy/) - [The Gen Xperience](https://www.matherinstitute.com/gen-xperience-year-3/) - [Free Industry Information](https://www.matherinstitute.com/free-industry-information/) - [Person-Centric Wellness Model](https://www.matherinstitute.com/person-centric-wellness-model/) - [Age Well Study](https://www.matherinstitute.com/agewellstudy/) - [The Gen Xperience](https://information.matherinstitute.com/gen-xperience-year-1) - [InvestigAge Blog](https://www.matherinstitute.com/investigage-blog/) - [InvestigAge Blog](https://www.matherinstitute.com/investigage-blog/) - [Aging & Wellness](https://www.matherinstitute.com/investigage-blog/category/aging-wellness/) - [Senior Housing](https://www.matherinstitute.com/investigage-blog/category/senior-housing/) - [Technology](https://www.matherinstitute.com/investigage-blog/category/technology/) - [Trending Now](https://www.matherinstitute.com/investigage-blog/category/trending-now/) - [Research Panel](https://www.matherinstitute.com/research-panel/) - [About Us](https://www.matherinstitute.com/about-us/) - [About Us](https://www.matherinstitute.com/about-us/) - [In The News](https://www.matherinstitute.com/about-us/in-the-news/) - [Current Studies & Partners](https://www.matherinstitute.com/about-us/current-studies-and-partners/) - [Our Team](https://www.matherinstitute.com/about-us/our-team/) - [Institutional Review Board](https://www.matherinstitute.com/about-us/institutional-review-board/) - [Award Programs](https://www.matherinstitute.com/award-programs/) - [Award Programs](https://www.matherinstitute.com/award-programs/) - [Promising Practices Awards](https://www.matherinstitute.com/award-programs/promising-practices-awards/) - [Innovative Research on Aging Awards](https://www.matherinstitute.com/award-programs/innovative-research-awards/) - [Contact Us](https://www.matherinstitute.com/contact-us/) ![MatherInstitute_GenXReport_Year1_Cover_border_50px (1)](https://information.matherinstitute.com/hubfs/MatherInstitute_GenXReport_Year1_Cover_border_50px%20(1).jpg) # THE GEN XPERIENCE ## A FIVE-YEAR JOURNEY INTO THE LIVES OF GENERATION X | YEAR 1 REPORT ## GEN X UNVEILED: WHAT DRIVES THE MTV GENERATION Long overshadowed by the baby boomer and millennial generations, Gen X is now at the forefront of influencing all aspects of society—yet they remain largely “unXplored.” Mather Institute has launched a five-year study examining the key lifestyle trends, attitudes, and interests of this generation. From family dynamics to career choices and health priorities, discover the heartbeat of Gen X in our Year 1 report. This comprehensive research report offers a glimpse into the lives of those born between 1965 and 1980. The report draws data from online surveys conducted with a nationally representative sample of 2,504 Gen Xers as well as 2,515 members of the baby boomer generation. Future reports in this study will examine key trends among Generation X related to their health and wellness, workforce issues, purpose and meaning of life, and plans for the future. ## Year 1 findings include: - Gen Xers are generally satisfied with their family life, career, and wellness; however, many also navigate considerable stress in these areas. - Two out of five Gen Xers are not able to get as much self-care as they need. - Gen Xers have more concerns about aging than baby boomers, particularly related to finances, memory problems, and social isolation.   [Download Year 1 Report](https://information.matherinstitute.com/gen-xperience-year-1#download_1_year_report) ![pg 25](https://information.matherinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pg%2025.jpg?width=1200&height=801&name=pg%2025.jpg) ## Self-Care Struggles As more Gen Xers are balancing multiple responsibilities, they may have less time to prioritize their own health. 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We recognize that this research can inform the development of programs, services, and other offerings as Generation X are employees, adult children caring for aging parents, current and future residents, and customers. 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