Walton Family Foundation Gen Z Research

Since 2023, the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup have surveyed members of Generation Z about their lives, education and aspirations. The 2025 Voices of Gen Z study reveals a complex picture of Gen Z's wellbeing and preparedness for the future. While overall life evaluation among Gen Z has declined, driven by a five-point decline among adults, students report slight improvements in how they view their own lives.

Gen Z's sense of preparedness for the future is stronger than ever, even as some students continue to say their coursework does not interest or challenge them. This year's survey also explored reading enjoyment for the first time, finding that a significant portion of K-12 Gen Z students do not enjoy reading.

Explore the full report to learn more about the factors shaping Gen Z's wellbeing, engagement and outlook for the future.