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Almost 50% of Gen Z avoid dancing in public out of fear of going viral on social media, study says

October 21, 2026

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Close to half of Gen Z say they avoid dancing in public because they worry about going viral online, according to new research from US mental healthcare provider LifeStance Health. The study suggests that the fear of ending up as someone else's social media content is affecting how many young adults enjoy their nights out.

— Aggregated by DJ Radar. Original report via DJ Mag: djmag.com

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