Resilience and Social Connectivity in Young Adults Across Generations: Exploring Changing Patterns and Emerging Challenges
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Psychological resilience among young adults is significantly shaped by the strength and quality of their social connections. Family support, friendships, and community relationships play a vital role in helping individuals cope with stress, adapt to challenges, and maintain overall well-being. Across generations, the nature of these social connections has evolved, particularly with the growing influence of digital technology and social media. While online platforms can provide access to supportive networks and foster a sense of belonging, they may also contribute to loneliness, social comparison, and emotional distress. Research indicates that younger generations, especially Generation Z, experience higher levels of stress, anxiety, and social isolation despite being highly connected online. Millennials, in contrast, have benefited from increasing awareness and acceptance of mental health issues. Emerging Generation Alpha is growing up in a technology-rich environment that presents both opportunities and challenges for emotional development. Furthermore, factors such as educational settings, workplace environments, economic uncertainty, and societal changes influence resilience by affecting access to support systems. Understanding these generational differences is essential for developing effective strategies to strengthen resilience and promote mental well-being among young people.
Source: Journal of chemical health risks
Language: English
Topic: Resilience and Mental Health
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: Jaeb Center for Health Research
OpenAlex ID: W7217497791