Core Insights - The rise of plush toys like Jellycat and Labubu reflects a growing trend in emotional consumption among Generation Z, with significant increases in related social media engagement and search volume [1] - Emotional value is recognized as a psychological necessity for over 90% of young people, with a majority indicating that it helps alleviate stress and anxiety [1][2] - Nearly 60% of young consumers are willing to spend on emotional value, with a notable increase in those prioritizing "value for emotional experience" in their purchasing decisions [1] Emotional Consumption Trends - 90% of young people have engaged in emotional spending, with 40% identified as frequent consumers [2] - The average monthly expenditure on emotional consumption is 949 yuan, with nearly 20% willing to spend over 2000 yuan monthly for happiness [2] - There is a rising expectation for emotional value in purchases, with over 70% of youth feeling that the threshold for obtaining emotional satisfaction through consumption is increasing [2] Gender Differences in Emotional Spending - Motivations for spending on emotional value differ by gender, with women more inclined towards self-reward and premium purchases, while men seek recognition and a sense of identity [2]

作者丨易佳颖 编辑丨张伟贤 视频丨王学权 实习生余星惠 近年来，从jellycat到Labubu，一系列毛绒玩偶大火。 2025年第二季度，Soul APP数据显示，Labubu相关内容发帖数量同比增长3133.2%，搜索量 同比增长2643.7%。 而这背后是情绪价值成为Z世代"心理刚需"。《2025 Z世代情绪消费报告》显示，超9成年轻人 认可情绪价值，超5成青年主要从社交中汲取情绪价值。 具体而言，46.8%的青年认为情绪价值"是缓解压力焦虑的良药"，43.1%的青年认为情绪价 值"让我觉得被需要、被看见"，32.8%的青年认为情绪价值"是生活动力、是续命工具" ，还有 22.8%的青年表示"越来越意识到情绪价值的意义"。 情绪价值与成为年轻人维系心理健康和生活动力的能量补给源，近6成青年愿意为情绪价值买 单。从青年目前的消费心态来看，选择"快乐消费，为情绪价值/兴趣买单"人群占比为56.3%， 较2024年增长16.2%，越来越多的年轻人选择"情价比消费"（追求情绪价值与价格的最大比 值）。此外，44.8%青年关注"品质升级"，说明年轻人并非"盲目悦己"，而是在情绪驱动下追 求更好的体验感。 报告显示 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the rising trend of emotional consumption among Generation Z, with significant growth in interest and engagement in plush toys like Labubu and Jellycat [1][2] - In Q2 2025, Labubu-related content posts increased by 3133.2% year-on-year, and search volume rose by 2643.7% [1] - Over 90% of young people recognize the value of emotional consumption, with 60% willing to spend on it, indicating a shift towards prioritizing emotional value in purchasing decisions [1][2] Group 2 - The average monthly expenditure on emotional consumption among young people is 949 yuan, with nearly 20% willing to spend over 2000 yuan monthly for happiness [2] - More than 70% of young people believe the threshold for obtaining emotional value through consumption is rising, with many seeking more expensive and refined products [2] - There are notable differences in motivations for emotional spending between genders, with women leaning towards self-reward and men seeking recognition and identity [2]