Views on marriage from Generation Z who cherish their alone time｜Need for a wedding ring

(Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Operation Manager: Yuka Sakata), has conducted a survey of 111 men and women of Generation Z (18-26 years old), who answered that they "always need time alone a day" and who wish to get married. The survey was conducted among 111 men and women of Generation Z (18-26 years old) who answered that they "always need time alone a day," and asked them about their views on marriage.

• 01｜95.51% of Generation Z respondents (TP3T) say they want to spend as much time alone after marriage as they do now.
• 02｜"Wallet (money management)" tops the list of items respondents are allowed to have separately with their partners after marriage, at 59.51 TP3T.
• 03｜On the other hand, about 80% of respondents answered that wedding rings are necessary, with reasons such as "to leave as a proof of the bond between two people" and "to show people that we are married.

 

 

■Survey Summary

• Survey title: Attitude toward marriage among Generation Z who value their alone time
• Survey method: Internet survey planned by Lisapey ®︎, a research data marketing company provided by IDEATECH.
• Survey period: February 27, 2025 - February 28, 2025
• Valid responses: 111 men and women of Generation Z (18-26 years old) who answered that they "always need time alone a day" and who want to get married.

 

In order to arrive at a total of 100%, some figures are rounded up to the nearest 100%. As a result, there may be slight differences from the actual calculated values.

 

 

 

95.5% respondents answered that they want to spend as much time alone after marriage as they do now.

"Q1. Do you want to spend as much time alone after marriage as you do now?"(n=111) when asked,56.81 TP3T selected "very much agree" and 38.71 TP3T selected "somewhat agree.The answer was "yes.

Very much so: 56.81 TP3T

Somewhat agree: 38.71 TP3T

Not so much: 2.7%

Not at all: 0.0%

Don't know/unable to answer: 1.81 TP3T

 

 

■More than 60% of respondents selected "I want time to devote to my hobbies" and "I need time to refresh my mind and body" as reasons for wanting to spend time alone.

To those who answered "very much agree" or "somewhat agree" in Q1,Q2: Why do you want to spend as much time alone after marriage as you do now? (Multiple answers)"(n=106) when asked,63.21 TP3T "Because I need time to devote to my hobbies," 60.41 TP3T "Because I need time to refresh my mind and body," and 50.01 TP3T "Because I need time at my own pace.The answer was "yes.

Because they want time to devote to their hobbies: 63.21 TP3T

Because I want time to devote to my hobbies: 60.4%

Because I need time to spend at my own pace: 50.0%

Because it is necessary as a stress relief time: 44.3%

Because I want to have time where I don't have to worry about anyone: 25.5%

Because they want to maintain their own rhythm of life: 23.61 TP3T

Others: 0.0%

Not particularly: 0.9%

Don't know/not able to answer: 0.0%

 

 

■After marriage, about 60% said they would be willing to have separate wallets and hobbies with their partners.

Q3. What do you think you can have separately with your partner after marriage? (Multiple answers)"(n=111) when asked,59.51 TP3T for "wallet (money management)," 55.91 TP3T for "hobby time," and 43.21 TP3T for "bedroomThe answer was "yes.

Wallet (money management): 59.51 TP3T

Hobby time: 55.91 TP3T

Bedroom: 43.2%

Last name: 28.8%

Residence: 28.8%

Family register: 8.1%

Others: 0.0%

Nothing in particular: 6.31 TP3T

Don't know/unable to answer: 2.71 TP3T

 

 

■Reasons for being willing to have separate wallets, "To spend money freely on my hobbies and interests" and "To maintain personal financial independence" were the top reasons.

To those who answered "wallet (money management)" in Q3,Q4. Please tell us why you think it is OK to have them separately. (Multiple answers)"(n=66) when asked,71.21 TP3T "Because I want to spend money freely on my hobbies and interests," 48.51 TP3T "Because I want to maintain personal financial independence," and 36.41 TP3T "Because I want clear control over my income and expenses.The answer was "yes.

Because they want to spend their money freely on their hobbies and interests: 71.21 TP3T

Because they want to maintain their personal financial independence: 48.51 TP3T

Because they want to clearly manage their income and expenditures: 36.41 TP3T

Because I want to decide and spend my own income: 34.81 TP3T

Because they want to respect the difference in financial sense: 24.2%

Because they want to respect each other's privacy: 24.21 TP3T

Others: 0.0%

Don't know/unable to answer: 1.51 TP3T

 

 

■More than half of respondents emphasized "I want to make time for us regularly" and "I want to cherish our anniversary" as much as they have separate things with their partners

For those who answered other than "nothing in particular" or "don't know/unable to answer" in Q3,Q5. If you were to separate from your partner, what would be important to you if you were to separate? (Multiple answers)"(n=101) when asked,63.41 TP3T want to make time for the two of them regularly, 53.51 TP3T want to cherish their anniversary, and 41.61 TP3T want to have matching things.The answer was "yes.

Want to make time for the two of them regularly: 63.4%

I want to cherish my anniversary: 53.5%

I want to have matching ones: 41.6%

Want to spend holidays together: 35.6%

Want to get along with each other's families: 29.71 TP3T

Others: 0.0%

None in particular: 2.0%

Don't know/not able to answer: 0.0%

 

 

■About 1 in 3 respondents said they definitely want to keep their residence together

Q6: "Please tell me the most applicable item that you would definitely want to have with your partner after marriage."(n=111) when asked,27.11 TP3T for "residence," 17.11 TP3T for "family register," and 14.41 TP3T for "last name."The answer was "yes.

Residence: 27.1%

Family register: 17.1%

Surname: 14.4%

Wallet (money management): 8.1%

Hobby time: 6.3%

Bedroom: 5.4%

Other: 5.4%

None in particular: 8.1%

Don't know/unable to answer: 8.1%

 

 

77.5% respondents answered that they need a wedding ring.

Q7. Do you think you need a wedding ring?"(n=111) when asked,35.11 TP3T selected "agree very much" and 42.41 TP3T selected "agree somewhat.The answer was "yes.

Very much so: 35.11 TP3T

Somewhat agree: 42.4%

Not so much: 13.51 TP3T

Not at all: 3.6%

Don't know/unable to answer: 5.41 TP3T

 

 

About 70% selected "to leave as a proof of the bond between two people" as the reason why they think a wedding ring is necessary.

To those who answered "very much agree" or "somewhat agree" in Q7,Q8. Why do you think you need a wedding ring? (Multiple answers)"(n=86) when asked,69.81 TP3T for "To leave as a proof of our bond," 40.71 TP3T for "To show others that we are married," and 33.71 TP3T for "To cherish as a memory.The answer was "yes.

Because I want to leave it as a proof of our bond: 69.8%

Because I want to show people that I am married: 40.71 TP3T

Because I want to cherish them as memories: 33.71 TP3T

As a symbol of commitment to one's partner: 29.1%

Because I want to keep it as a traditional form: 22.1%

Because it has value as a memento: 22.1%

Because everyone around me is doing it: 7.0%

Because I want to pass it on to my children in the future: 5.8%

Because I want to enjoy it as a fashion item: 4.7%

Others: 0.0%

Don't know/unable to answer: 1.2%

 

 

■ "Because it's something you only get once in your life" and "Because I want to feel that it was a gift for me.

For those who answered other than "don't know/unable to answer" in Q8,Q9. Other than the answers given in Q8, what reasons do you think a wedding ring is necessary? (Free answer)"(n=85) when asked,I want to feel that it was a gift for me."We received 46 responses, including

<Free answers, excerpts

• It's something you only get once in your life.
• Because I want to feel that they gave me a gift for myself.
• I have always admired it.
• Because it can show sincerity toward the other party.
• Because it's a testament and I want to brag about it.
• I think that every time I see it, I will remember the other person and memories will come back to me and I will be happy.

 

 

■ Summary

This time, we conducted a survey on the attitudes of 111 male and 111 female respondents of Generation Z (18-26 years old) who answered that they "always need alone time a day" and who are married, regarding their views on marriage among Generation Z who value their alone time.

 

First, 95.5% of Generation Z respondents want to spend as much time alone after marriage as they do now, with many of them seeking "time to devote to my hobbies" (63.2%) and "time to refresh my mind and body" (60.4%) as reasons for doing so. Next, "wallet (money management)" (59.5%) was the most common item respondents wanted to have separately with their partner, with respondents citing reasons such as "wanting to spend money freely on my hobbies and interests" (71.2%). On the other hand, not only is there a strong desire to "make time for the two of us on a regular basis" (63.4%), but 77.5% also answered that they need a wedding ring, indicating that even Generation Z who seek time alone have some non-negotiable needs.

 

The survey revealed a duality in the new view of marriage held by Generation Z. While respecting personal time and financial freedom, they also want to value their marriage with their partner. The tendency to value the "proof of two people" in the form of a wedding ring while still placing importance on the personal sphere conveys the desire to value the bond with one's partner in married life while also valuing the individual. We believe that no matter what time of year, wedding rings that can prove the bond with one's partner will continue to be sought after by many people.

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