Almost Half of Gen Z Hold Back on the Dancefloor Over Fear of Going Viral

Missing out used to be the big worry on a night out. For many Gen Z clubbers, it’s now the fear of ending up online without even knowing they’ve been filmed.

A new survey from US mental healthcare provider LifeStance Health has explored how social media affects people’s comfort in public. Among 1,000 US adults surveyed, 49% of Gen Z respondents said they hold back on the dancefloor because they worry about being filmed. Across all adults, that figure drops to 30%.

When the Camera Changes the Experience

The anxiety doesn’t stop at dancing. Some Gen Z respondents also said they hold back from…