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The path to flourishing: exploring Generation Z’s engagement in hedonic and eudaimonic wellness pursuits

Miia Grénman & Daumantas Bočkus

Annals of Leisure Research2025https://doi.org/10.1080/11745398.2025.2532000article
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This study explores Generation Zs’ path to flourishing, focusing on hedonic and eudaimonic wellness pursuits and their underlying motivations influencing Gen Zs’ overall well-being. Data were collected through focus group discussions in California and Finland, involving 135 participants (78 from California and 57 from Finland), and analysed using the PERMA framework. While a variety of wellness pursuits and motivations were identified, findings revealed a strong inclination towards eudaimonic well-being, suggesting that Gen Zs tend to prioritize meaningful and non-materialistic wellness pursuits over hedonic and materialistic desires. Furthermore, the study identified seven overarching themes across both countries, highlighting commonalities in Gen Zs’ pursuit of flourishing. This study provides a unique generational perspective, enhancing the current understanding of the interconnectedness between leisure, wellness, and flourishing. Additionally, it offers valuable insights for future leisure research and practitioners regarding the pursuit of a good life among emerging generations.

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@article{miia2025,
  title        = {{The path to flourishing: exploring Generation Z’s engagement in hedonic and eudaimonic wellness pursuits}},
  author       = {Miia Grénman & Daumantas Bočkus},
  journal      = {Annals of Leisure Research},
  year         = {2025},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/11745398.2025.2532000},
}

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