Generation Z experiences higher rates of depression and anxiety Attributed to the absence of a third Place communal social environment outside of work and home This lack of social spaces coupled with rising living costs leaves many young adults feeling isolated and lonely.
According to current research, this generation often referred to as Generation Z is considered to be more prone to depression than previous generations with studies showing significantly higher rates of reported depression and anxiety among young adults in this age group
a 24-year-old marketing agency owner who lives in Tampa, Florida recently sparked discussion after he shared this theory about why Generation Z is depressed Christian born year on Tiktok that he believes Generation Z is struggling because of the absence of a ”third Place” – a communal social environment outside of work and home.
The video on the social networking platform has generated over 600000 views already. Bonnier said in the video, ”Our generation is so depressed because we don’t have third place”.
he mentioned that the previous generation had three ki palaces in their lives work home and social gatherings why whether it was a local pub a golf course or a weekly darts league, these spaces provided a sense of community and belonging that he believes has now disappeared.
The “Third Place”
A “third place” refers to a social space separate from home (first place) and work (second place) where people can gather for informal interactions and world community like a Local Coffee shop, park and community centre; sociologist Ray Oldenburg popularized the term in his book “The Great Good Place” (1991).
How to resolve the problem of a ‘third place’ then?
As per Bonnier’s suggestion, when it comes to counteracting the lack of a ‘third place’.
“People can go out in their area”
