Resilience Among Generation Z: Navigating Challenges and Building Strength

Resilience Among Generation Z: Navigating Challenges and Building Strength

By Janet Madhu, Associate Professor, Woxsen University, Hyderabad, India.

Resilience, the ability to adapt to adversity and recover from setbacks, has become a critical topic of discussion in the context of Generation Z (Gen Z), the demographic cohort born roughly between 1997 and 2012, is currently emerging as one of the most influential, and to a certain extent perceived as notoriously indifferent. Growing up in an era defined by rapid technological advancements, global crises, and shifting societal norms, Gen Z has developed a unique sense of resilience that both reflects and responds to their environment. This article delves and explores into what resilience means for Gen Z, the challenges they face, the strengths they exhibit, and highlights the behaviours and attitudes that define this generation as they navigate this world.