New Jersey residents are less stressed than those living in most other U.S. states, study finds
The study looked at different sources of stress, from inflation to work deadlines and relationship tensions.
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Residents in New Jersey are less stressed out than those living in most other states. A new WalletHub study ranked the Garden State No. 40 on its "Most Stressed States" list.
The study examined different sources of stress, from inflation to work deadlines and relationship tensions. The biggest stressors for Americans last year included the future of the nation, the economy and work, according to the American Psychological Association — compounded by widespread feelings of loneliness and emotional disconnect.
WalletHub compared the 50 states across 40 key indicators of stress, ranging from average hours worked per week and personal bankruptcy rates to nightly sleep amounts. New Jersey ranked low in money-related stress, family-related stress, and health- and family-related stress but placed 10th for work-related stress.
Louisiana ranked first for the most stressed state, largely because it has the highest poverty rate in the country.
"There are plenty of small ways for people to manage stress, from staying active and participating in hobbies to taking vacations from work and getting help from a mental health professional," said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo. "What many people don't realize, though, is that changing location can also be a big stress reducer. States with lower crime rates, better health care and stronger economies tend to have much less stressed residents."
