Indian Gen Z prioritizes family time above all other surveyed nations

The Family First Global Survey, an initiative by the Varkey Foundation, indicates that Indian families place an exceptionally high value on intergenerational time. According to the study, 84% of Indian Gen Z respondents consider spending time with family to be very important, the highest percentage among all countries surveyed.

This emphasis on family extends across generations in India. Approximately 76% of children expressed a desire for more time with their grandparents, and 85% of parents reported spending time with their own parents at least once a week, with 65% doing so daily. These figures represent the highest percentages globally.

However, the survey also highlights a gap between values and reality. Only 22% of Indian children reported being satisfied with the amount of quality family time they receive, which is the lowest percentage recorded in the study. The findings are part of the world’s first Family Bonding Index, designed to measure the strength of family connections globally.