Core Insights - The report titled "2025 Z Generation Emotional Consumption Report" reveals the rising trend of emotional consumption among Generation Z, highlighting the importance of "emotional value" in their purchasing decisions [1][13] Group 1: Emotional Value Recognition - Over 90% of young people recognize "emotional value" and seek "emotional anchoring" in various ways [4] - Nearly 60% of youth are willing to pay for emotional value, marking a 16.2% increase from 2024 [4] - 44.8% of young people focus on "quality upgrades" driven by emotional needs rather than mere self-indulgence [4] Group 2: Spending Patterns - The average monthly spending on emotional consumption among young people is 949 yuan [7] - 37.6% of youth are willing to pay for value resonance, while 34.2% seek self-healing and 32.3% appreciate the significance of rituals in their purchases [7] Group 3: Age-Related Consumption Trends - Younger individuals (post-2005) spend the most on social relationships/services, while those born after 2000 focus more on digital consumption [9] - The trend indicates a growing preference for paying for social relationships and digital experiences among younger demographics [5] Group 4: AI Companionship Innovations - Soul App has developed an AI virtual companionship system, creating highly personalized "AI virtual humans" capable of real-time interaction through various media [10] - The engagement with AI companionship has surged, with related post volume increasing by 6.2 times and search volume by 12 times year-on-year in Q2 2025 [10] Group 5: Consumption Timing and Rationality - Emotional consumption peaks during specific times, notably after 10 PM and during work breaks, with over 50% of youth showing time-dependent consumption patterns [13] - More than 70% of young people believe the threshold for obtaining emotional value through consumption is rising, with 35.7% stating that ordinary products no longer satisfy them [13]