Despite wars, inflation and psychological stress, young adults in Austria are surprisingly positive: 86 percent of 16 to 25 -year -olds are satisfied according to an Ö3 study. The majority wants to work completely, refuses rolling – and wants security, meaning and cohesion.
Despite crises and increasing uncertainty, 86 percent of 16 to 25 -year -olds are satisfied with their lives. With your training or work it is 78 percent. For almost two -thirds (63 percent), however, the curriculum at school is too full and strange for the world. This is evident from the results of the Ö3 Youth Study 2025 with around 28,000 respondents. In recent years, traces have left in the Genz: every fourth reports of a poor psychological constitution.
However, young people see themselves less than before. Faced with psychological problems, the majority (69 percent) would not hesitate to seek support and help. In this case the first contacts would be parents and friends. The importance of social relationships is also reflected in the free time of the Genz, Ö3 reported. 90 percent like to spend with friends, just like many with their families (87 percent) and about half of the 16 to 25 year olds are active in an association.
80 percent want to work completely
The Genz agrees with what counts in your professional life: at the top of the list is a safe job, a sensible task, working on an equal footing and working in a team – this is very important for around 75 percent each. Working balance follows with 59 percent, 29 percent, home office is essential and the four -day week for 25 percent. The cliché that the Genz is a embarrassment of work is not confirmed according to the ORF radio station. It goes without saying that 80 percent of young people are perfect.
72 percent want to get married or a registered partnership, dating apps use 16 percent in the Genz. For two -thirds of all respondents, children are part of a successful life. Among the young people, however, the majority of both sexes reject the explanation that healthcare work would be more for female men, it is 61 percent, in women 81 percent. From the point of view of the Genz, it should now be completely normal for fathers to go into baby leave for a year – 91 percent of young women and 76 percent of young men think this.
Wars and terror as the most important worries
The global political situation is at the top of the list of worries. 80 and 73 percent report that constant wars or terrorism are afraid. The majority (58 percent) of 16 to 25 -year -olds are in favor of upgrade. The decision between NATO and neutrality is 79 percent for neutrality. 59 percent relate to the potential of the European Union to control the challenges of our time. Affordable life is also a care of 56 percent. Climate change (55 percent) only follows behind this.
77 percent are interested in politics and political processes. Following the latest news is important for 87 percent. Exactly two -thirds feel social media as time eaters, but don’t get rid of it. The annual Ö3 Youth Study is accompanied by the Social Research Institute Foresight. The data was limited to the target group to evaluate the Open Online Survey.
Source: Krone
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