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新年即将来临，春节的气息愈发浓郁，街头巷尾洋溢着喜庆的氛围。然而，在这个传统的团圆时刻，你是否曾感受到一丝难以言喻的压力和焦虑？ 
没错，这就是我们今天要谈论的“恐年族”现象！
顾名思义，“恐年族”就是害怕过年的一群人，指的是在春节期间，一些年轻人面对各种社会和家庭压力而产生的心理焦虑和压迫感。 “New Year phobia” is the anxiety some people feel during Chinese New Year. Some young people experience a psychological anxiety during the Spring Festival holiday because of various social and family pressures.
对于某些年轻人，春节从一个备受期盼的节日，变成一个让人紧张的时刻，甚至产生“恐年族”这一社会心理现象，背后有哪些成因呢？ 首先，家庭压力是“恐年族”形成的重要成因。 
春节是家人团聚的时刻，一方面，年轻人渴望回归家庭的温暖，享受亲情的慰藉和节日欢聚的幸福，但另一方面，他们也可能被家庭期望的重压所困，担心无法满足长辈们对于婚姻生育、职业发展、经济状况等各方面的期待。 While the youth yearn for the warmth of family and the joy of festive gatherings, and seek a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, they also may feel overwhelmed by the weight of familial expectations, fearing they cannot meet elders’ expectations regarding their marriage, career and income.
在婚育和事业发展等话题上，年轻人与父母代际之间在价值观和期望上的巨大差异，让一些年轻人感到边界被入侵、因而压力倍增，使得春节不再是轻松愉快的时刻，而成为一场心理挑战。 The stark contrast in values and expectations between young adults and their parents, especially with regard to marriage, childbearing and career growth, increases pressure on the youth, transforming the Spring Festival holiday from a cheerful occasion into a psychological battleground.
其次，社交压力和人情消费也是造成“恐年族”现象的重要原因。 现代社会，人际关系越来越复杂，社交圈的人情消费也越来越繁琐。在春节期间，面对众多亲戚朋友的拜访和祝福，许多年轻人不仅需要花费大量时间和精力，还需要面对各种礼尚往来的场面，增加了心理负担。 
随着经济发展和物质水平提高，昂贵的礼物和红包成为了衡量人际关系密切程度的标准，让许多年轻人在这种无形的攀比压力下感到焦虑，尤其是当春节交流的话题主要聚焦在职位、收入、成绩等话题，就给年轻人一种被评判的感受。 With economic growth and improved living standards, expensive gifts and cash-heavy red envelopes (hongbao) have become a yardstick for measuring the closeness of interpersonal relations. This invisible pressure triggers anxiety among many youths, especially when conversations during the holiday revolve around job positions, income, and achievements, leaving them with a sense of being judged.
最后，信息爆炸和社交媒体的普及也加剧了年轻人的焦虑。 
人们常常会在社交平台上看到他人精心布置的生活和幸福瞬间，与自己的现实生活形成对比，导致自我压力增加。
我们需要正视“恐年族”现象的成因，积极采取措施来化解这种焦虑。西南科技大学心理学系副教授王斌和同济大学博士付浩杰给大家支了几招： 首先，当代青年需要自我救赎，争做新时代春节的“当家人”。 面对春节过年，认知上不拒绝，情感上不回避，行为上更积极尝试，发现、欣赏、参与并创新自己家乡和家庭亲友的春节故事。 以红包为例，本意是祝福，图文、视频、彩票、以及包含有自创绘画、书信祝福二维码都可以作为红包，不比钱多，就比创新，年轻人当家做主的春节会更值得期待。 
First, the youth should take the lead in shaping a new Spring Festival culture. Instead of shying away from the festival, they should appreciate their family’s traditions, participate in the celebrations, and strive for innovation. Take the red envelopes, originally symbols of blessings, for instance, they can now be presented as images, videos, lottery tickets, or even a QR code containing self-created paintings and heartfelt letters. After all, a youth-driven Spring Festival will be more vibrant and joyful.
其次，当代家庭需要与时俱进，营造更加张弛有度的家庭氛围。尽管有恐年的压力，但家始终是年轻人的归属，是心灵的港湾，是社会压力的缓冲区，可以为年轻人提供充分的接纳包容，和关键性的社会支持，帮助年轻人更好地应对未来的压力。 
Second, modern families need to adapt to the times and create a more relaxed family atmosphere. Despite the “New Year phobia”, home remains the anchor for youths; it is a sanctuary for their souls and a buffer against societal stress. By accepting reality — in terms of youths’ career and income — and providing support, families can help young people better cope with future challenges.
父母可以主动尝试到儿女工作的城市去团聚，而不仅仅是让他们回家过年；或者父母儿女一起相约旅游过年等，既享受了全家团聚的新年喜悦，又减少了很多传统习俗的束缚。 Parents, too, can change the trend by visiting the city where their children work, instead of waiting for them to come home every New Year. Alternatively, families can opt for traveling together during the holiday, embracing the joy of reunion while breaking free from traditional customs.
当过年的心理收益和积极功能大于可能面临的心理压力时，年轻人自然而然就会更加积极地参与春节活动，积极拥抱过年。 最后，当代社会需要更加开放和包容，传承创新春节文化。数千年的春节习俗需要传承，但是也不能简单地认为春节所有习俗都要一成不变。 And third, contemporary society should be more open and inclusive, both preserving traditional customs and celebrations and using innovative ways to celebrate the Spring Festival. While thousands of years of traditions should be preserved, it’s not necessary to rigidly adhere to every custom.
比如，春节期间大吃大喝的传统方式应该节制，尝试年轻人的食谱，避免铺张浪费，也避免过度餐桌社交、营养过剩等带给年轻人的心理压力。 拥抱春节回家过年，而不是恐年不归，当代年轻热才能够更好地对催婚、催育、“春劫”、人情消费等现象“祛魅”，对来自家人的关心“去标签化”，避免对恐惧本身的恐惧导致的叠加效应，恐惧也就慢慢地消解，我们也就迎来了春节新习俗，可以更好地享受春节带来的幸福快乐。 记者：姚宇馨 编辑：李雪晴 
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