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