* Original question: "On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 means you have 鈥渓ittle or no stress鈥 and 10 means you have 鈥渁 great deal of stress,鈥 how would you rate your average
level of stress during the past month?"
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Level of stress among U.S. adults by generation 2015
This statistic displays 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.
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American Psychological Association. (March 8, 2016). Stress levels by generation among U.S. adults in 2015* [Graph]. In 糖心破解版. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/418089/level-of-stress-in-us-adults-by-generation/
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