<![CDATA[One contributing factor is poor family functioning, which refers to the inability of the family unit to meet the needs of family members through cohesive problem-solving, mutual care, and support in facing life's challenges. This study aims to examine the relationship between family functioning and anxiety among Generation Z (Gen Z) adolescents, as moderated by wisdom. To mitigate high levels of anxiety, the study positions wisdom as a moderator. It is proposed that wisdom can mitigate the negative impact of poor family functioning on anxiety by enabling emotional regulation, reflective thinking, and adaptive coping strategies. A quantitative methodology was employed using non-probability sampling, with 390 participants aged 17–27 in Indonesia. Data were collected through an online questionnaire consisting of four scales: Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) for anxiety; Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale II (FACES II) and Family Communication Scale (FCS) for family functioning; and Brief Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale (BSAWS) for wisdom. Data were analyzed using JASP 0.19, SPSS version 27, and Macro Process Model 1. The results showed that wisdom significantly moderated the relationship between family functioning and anxiety in Gen Z. Adolescents with higher levels of wisdom showed lower anxiety, even when facing poor family functioning, highlighting its protective role. These findings offer the integration of interventions to enhance wisdom, to strengthen the mental resilience of Gen Z especially in the context of family dysfunction.]]>
