Navigating Repercussion of Societal Pressures on Emotional Volatility Through Mental Toughness among Generation Z

Abstract

The emotional well-being and relationship success of Gen Z may depend on the quality of their attachments, which are shaped by social experiences. The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between societal expectations, mental toughness and emotional volatility in Gen-Z. Correlational research design was used and purposive sampling strategy was implied to collect data from representative sample of Gen-z (males=32.0%, females=68.0%). Standardized assessment measures along with demographic Performa was used to collect data from respondents. Findings show that there exists a positive correlation between societal expectations and emotional volatility. It is worth noting that mental toughness proved to be major mediator, and it is possible to think that people high in mental strength might find it easier to address challenges that students can perform in response to societal pressures. The findings are consistent with prior literature on resilience and emotional volatility providing the contribution to the past research as they highlight the role of mental toughness to reduce negative emotional consequences. This study will be helpful in future research to further investigate these relationships within different demographic groups and other situations.