The Impact of Digital Lifestyle, Mindfulness, and Extrinsic Motivation on Gen Z's Psychological Well-Being: The Mediating Role of Stress Management
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https://doi.org/10.55927/fjsr.v4i4.179Keywords:
Digital Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Extrinsic Motivation, Stress Management, Psychological Well-being, Gen ZAbstract
Technological advances are changing the lifestyle of Generation Z, but they are also increasing stress which has an impact on their psychological well-being. This study analyzes the influence of Digital Lifestyle, Mindfulness, and Extrinsic Motivation on Psychological Well-being, with Stress Management as mediator. Using a quantitative method with 200 Gen Z respondents in Tembilahan City, data was collected through a questionnaire and analyzed with SEM-PLS. The results showed that Mindfulness had the most significant effect on psychological well-being and stress management, while stress management also improved psychological well-being. In contrast, Digital Lifestyle and Extrinsic Motivation have no direct effect on psychological well-being, although extrinsic motivation helps in managing stress. Gen Z's psychological well-being is more influenced by internal factors such as mindfulness. Therefore, strengthening self-awareness and stress management needs to be the focus in efforts to improve their well-being
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