A new Times survey reveals that Generation Z is more pro-marriage and less engaged in casual sex than millennials. Only 23% of Gen Z respondents said their friends commonly had one-night stands, a steep drop from 78% of millennials twenty years ago. Additionally, fewer young people are engaging in unprotected sex outside long-term relationships, and internet pornography use appears to have declined. While some Gen Z individuals still question the need for legal marriage, others see it as a more serious commitment than past generations. Financial constraints remain a barrier, with lower-income individuals less likely to marry because the benefits system disincentivises marriage. Some argue that difficulties with dating apps and changing cultural values have made young people more likely to stay in long-term relationships rather than constantly seeking new partners. This shift could indicate a revival of traditional relationship values.
Gen Z more pro-marriage than millennials and have less casual sex
Written by David Fletcher 13 Feb 2025
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- Praise: God for a renewed appreciation of commitment and marriage among young people, bringing stability to relationships. (Hebrews 13:4)
- More: www.thetimes.com/uk/society/article/gen-z-marriage-sex-relationships-survey-27s7n5297
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