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What is behind the decline of this well-being in Europe? Which country has the unhappiest young people?

2024-10-04 10:15:42Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

What is behind the decline of this well-being in Europe? Which country has the

Europe, especially the EU, is considered one of the most prosperous regions in the world. However, despite this prosperity, many young people within its borders are facing an increasing decline in well-being, with growing mental health concerns. Last month, the Children's Society, a UK-based charity, published a report looking at the wellbeing of young people in the UK and how they compare to those in Europe.

The Good Childhood Report 2024 found that, on average, 16.6% of young Europeans are dissatisfied with their lives, which equates to around one in six across the continent. The Netherlands had the lowest rate, with only 6.7% of 15-year-olds reporting that they were not satisfied with their lives.

Similarly, Nordic countries Finland and Denmark also ranked well, with only 10.8% and 11.3% respectively reporting low life satisfaction. On the other hand, Great Britain reported the highest level of low life satisfaction among young people, with 25.2% indicating dissatisfaction, followed closely by Poland (24.4%) and Malta (23.6%).

The report used data from various sources to analyze young people's life satisfaction, including the UK Longitudinal Household Survey, the Children's Society's annual survey and the OECD's Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). Many families in the UK reported difficulty affording holidays, extra-curricular activities for their children and, in some cases, celebrations and special occasions, with 41% saying they could not afford such events.

Additionally, 50% of children reported that lack of money prevented them from participating in activities such as socializing or going on school trips. Beyond financial constraints, children also expressed significant concerns about various life issues, particularly the rising cost of living in the UK.

The main causes of the decline of well-being in Europe

Although the report focuses on the UK, similar trends are being seen across Europe, with reports showing a decline in well-being among young people in some countries. According to UNICEF, the % of 15-year-olds reporting high life satisfaction fell from about 74% in 2018 to 69% in 2022, in 23 countries for which data is available.

According to a UNICEF report, one of the main contributing factors includes high levels of poverty, with around 20 million children in the EU, around one in four, at risk of poverty or social exclusion. Poverty also affects mental health, with children living in poverty more likely to experience stress, anxiety and depression.

In addition, poor nutrition is another critical issue related to poverty, as families often have easier access to cheap and less nutritious foods, which negatively affects children's physical health both in the short and long term. in the long term. Furthermore, the rising costs of food, shelter and heating, along with job losses and health challenges, are pushing even more families in Europe into poverty.


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