3 reasons why Gen-Z has lower self-esteem than millennials

Digital Desk: While it seems that growing up in an era of empowerment and self-expression would promote greater confidence, a closer look reveals a complicated interplay of elements that have impacted Gen-Z self-esteem in various ways.

Children develop a sense of entitlement and a lack of resilience as a result of receiving participation medals at school and hearing from their parents constantly that they can have whatever they want, both of which devalue and reduce their desire to work hard. Children must be taught the importance of working hard and that not everything in life is simple. Due to their upbringing of fast rewards and unwarranted praise from their parents, Gen-Z may have a hard time adjusting to a work setting where promotions and recognition are not as frequent.

We are good at "putting filters on things," or, to put it another way, "we live in a Facebook-Instagram world," and we are good at persuading people that life is fantastic despite their despair. Dopamine, a brain neurotransmitter that can produce addictive behaviours like to those seen with substances like alcohol, smoking, and gambling, is released in response to the addictive nature of social networking. Social media sites' continuous notifications, likes, and comments can cause users to become dependent on them for a sense of approval and fulfillment.

According to a survey conducted by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) in the UK, around 70% of people between the ages of 14 and 24 reported having negative thoughts about their body image after seeing photographs on social media.

There's no need to feel uncomfortable while dating in this high-tech world where everything can be obtained instantly and there are shopping apps; just swipe "left" and instantly, you're a stud. Because of this simple technology, individuals become impatient and more likely to seek out rapid satisfaction, which undermines their capacity to save for the future as well as to wait for small pleasures. Contrarily, as there is no app for relationships and work happiness, it is a slow, messy, awkward, and meandering process, this may have an impact on our ability to develop meaningful connections and achieve long-term success.