Youth Study What Young People Want and Need: Values, Fears and the General Situation of Slovenian Youth 2024 5 KEY POINTS ON WHAT YOUNG PEOPLE IN SLOVENIA WANT AND NEED 1 An increasing share of young people feel stressed, alienated, and pessimistic about their personal future and the future of Slovenian society. These trends are accompanied by a sharp rise in fears related to issues such as immigration, war, and experiencing physical violence in everyday life. 2 Young people's primary concerns regarding potential political priorities are the quality of public services, particularly healthcare and housing systems. Immigration emerged as an almost equally important issue, followed by corruption and unemployment. 3 Trust in public institutions remains low, though there has been some improvement, particularly among boys. While the EU continues to be seen as a trustworthy entity, the perception of the situation in Slovenia is catching up to that of the EU. 4 On average, nationalism and national pride have increased substantially. Simultaneously, there has been a rise in strong disagreement with some nationalistic statements, indicating ideological polarization. This polarization is also increasingly evident in attitudes toward marginalized groups, especially women. 5 Regarding personal values, young people are increasingly reluctant to take on responsibilities, including attending university or starting a family. This reluctance can be partially attributed to increasingly bleak visions of the future and deteriorating psychological wellbeing. Conversely, values such as becoming rich and looking good have been growing, especially among boys, indicating an increasingly consumerist approach to life.