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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.

 

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Self-Care Struggles

As more Gen Xers are balancing multiple responsibilities, they may have less time to prioritize their own health. Our study shows they agree that self-care is important (only 4% disagreed), but 41% don’t get as much self-care as they need.

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Mather’s vision is to change the way society views aging, so we’ve created a special supplemental report to complement the Year 1 findings, specifically for those in senior living and aging services. 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. Each year will reveal evidence-based insights with application in senior living and aging services.