Monitor on Psychology - Generations and stress

Monitor on Psychology
Volume 39, No. 11 December 2008

Money is the top stressor for Americans

Generations and stress
Print version: page 29

In percentage of respondents as of September 2008

Although older adults report less stress overall, more Matures and Boomers are reporting the economy as a source of stress than younger generations. Money is also a cause of stress for 79 percent of Boomers and 73 percent of Matures.

	Millennials Age 18–29	Gen Xers Age 30–43	Boomers Age 44–62	MaturesAge 63+
Money	83	87	79	73
The economy	71	78	83	86
Work	74	73	66	39
Health problems affecting my family	58	58	70	79
Housing costs	67	68	62	49
Job stability	57	59	57	43

Source: APA 2008 Stress in America survey