At age 23, one in ten Gen Z reports partner emotional abuse, study finds

At age 23, one in ten Gen Z reports partner emotional abuse, study finds

One in 10 (11%) members of Gen Z have reported emotional abuse and 3% have experienced violence from a partner in the past year. The new UCL research finds unwanted sexual approaches and sexual assault are more common among Gen Z at age 23 than during their late teens, especially among young adults who have attended university.

One in ten gen Z report emotional abuse from partner in early 20s

31.03.2026 - One in ten (11%) members of gen Z have reported emotional abuse and 3% have experienced violence from a partner in the past year.