Despite risk analysis research demonstrating that we live in one of the safest times ever, Gen Z experiences a disparity in risk assessment from their older counterparts, essentially having the perception that risk is everywhere they turn.
that will overemphasize their threat level.
Gen Z is presented with a world where risk is black and white: things are safe (safe spaces, e.g.) or contain dangerous risks. Prior research has demonstrated that risk is not black and white – there are many risks in life and they can be weighed, yet Gen Z members view risk as either the presence or absence of safety in a situation.
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This research has so far revealed that the disparity in risk assessment has led many young people to feel anxious, depressed, and even suicidal – especially young girls and women.
Messaging to Gen Zers needs to emphasize that there is a lot of gray area in risk and life. Alleviating this crisis is one of the most challenging issues in America today. This research suggests that young people’s inability to understand risk is a critical component of this crisis.
Reference :
- Annual Meeting 2023 Society for Risk Analysis Annual Conference
– (https://www.sra.org/events-webinars/annual-meeting/)
Source: Eurekalert
