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Gen Z Wants Marriage But Doesn't Know Why

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Gen Z Wants Marriage But Doesn't Know Why

Not only do empty nesters face an existential crisis, but the young birds leaving it are teleologically disoriented. Imagine if three little fledglings weren’t confined to one geography, one species of mate, one set of birdcalls, and one type of nest, but if they could do anything, go anywhere, be anyone: how confused would they be?

A new Barna poll reveals that today’s teens are asking big questions about purpose, indicating an existential crisis in Gen Z. Only 58% feel hopeful about the future. The survey was given to 1,500 U.S. teenagers aged 13-18 in early 2026 and consisted of an online panel asking how much pressure they felt to answer life’s biggest questions.

How is this a problem? According to another Barna poll, 81% of Gen Z values marriage but don’t see it as being that important to raising a family. In fact, they’re the least likely generation to hold that belief at 67%. Young adults, perplexed about the purpose of their life and thus marriage, are feeling like they need to have it all together —........

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