Level of stress among U.S. adults by generation 2015

Stress levels by generation among U.S. adults in 2015

The data shows U.S. adults' levels of stress based on generation (age group) in 2015. Among U.S. adults categorized as a Gen Xers, average stress level reported was 5.8. High stress can weaken the immune system and cause exhaustion in the body. Work is one of the most common sources of stress for adults.

Millennials 6
Gen Xers 5.8
Boomers 4.3
Matures 3.5