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UrduA new survey from the American Academy of Dermatology revealed that Generation Z adults, ages 18-25, are at risk for skin cancer due to increasing rates of tanning and burning. To encourage safe sun habits, the AAD is shining a spotlight on the ways that people can protect themselves from the most common and one of the most preventable types of cancer — skin cancer — this May for Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
Tag: Gen Z
American Academy of Dermatology survey shows Gen Z sun protection, tanning knowledge lacking
A recent American Academy of Dermatology survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults revealed that many Generation Z adults, ages 18-25, are not aware of the dangers of overexposure to the sun and are not protecting themselves from it. Ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, the AAD is setting the record straight about common misconceptions about tanning and encouraging everyone to practice safe sun to decrease their risk for skin cancer and premature aging skin.
College student voting rates skyrocketed in 2020
Voter turnout among college students jumped to 66% in the 2020 presidential election, building on the momentum swing of the 2018 midterms, according to a report released today by the Institute for Democracy & Higher Education (IDHE) at Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life.
New AAD Survey Throws Shade at Gen Z and Millennials for Poor Understanding of UV Exposure
Gen Z and Millennials may be the voice of fashion or lead debates over who owns the “middle hair part”, but when it comes to knowing how to protect their skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays, they need to up their game, according to a new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology.
Gen Z’s Anticipated Media Consumption during Tokyo Summer Olympics
Rutgers expert explains how brands can reach this demographic When the Olympics opens this week in Tokyo, sponsors will be keeping their eye on one particular demographic to see if they are watching: Generation Z. Now the largest consumer segment,…
Rutgers Experts Available to Discuss Reaching Gen Z, College Students During 2020 Race
Experts at Rutgers University–New Brunswick are available to discuss how to reach young voters, including Generation Z and college students, and how they could impact the 2020 presidential election. Elizabeth Matto is the director of Rutgers’ Center for Youth Political Participation…
Skip generational distinctions like ‘millenials’ in workplace
It’s time to nix the generational mindset in business, says a Washington University in St. Louis linguistic expert who participated in an elite, 15-member committee announcing July 21 its findings on what he calls “potentially harmful” categorizing. He was part of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine committee convened for this study.
Can’t get off of Snapchat or Facebook? Research reveals differences between platforms
Researchers from Michigan State University and California State University-Fullerton conducted the first study comparing problematic use between Facebook and Snapchat — while also uncovering surprising findings about users’ personality traits.
Gen Z’s surprising response to remote learning
While studying student use of digital devices in college classrooms in the United States and Canada, Nebraska Professor Barney McCoy learned Generation Z students are using devices less often in the classroom than their millenial counterparts. His study offers useful perspective for remote teaching of the age group.
Americans are More Tired on Black Friday
A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that 61% of 18- to 24-year-olds are more tired than usual on Black Friday.
Scholar Available to Discuss Generation Z and Holiday Shopping Trends
New Brunswick, N.J. (November 25, 2019) – Rutgers scholar Mark Beal, the author of Decoding Gen Z, is available to discuss how members of Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2010, will shop this holiday season. “According to my most…