Sources of anxiety and pressure among young adults
Percent of 18-35-year-olds across 25 countries, 2019 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Anxiety about important decisions (40%). Lowest: Pressure to be successful (36%).
- Anxiety about important decisions: 40%
- Uncertainty about the future: 40%
- Fear of failure: 40%
Source: Barna Group, In Review: 3 Key Insights About Young Adults Around the World · 15,369 respondents ages 18 to 35 across 25 countries, surveyed December 4, 2018 to February 15, 2019. Article published 2023-06-29.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Anxiety about important decisions (40%). Lowest: Pressure to be successful (36%). Anxiety about important decisions: 40%. Uncertainty about the future: 40%. Fear of failure: 40%.
Who published this data?
Barna Group, 2019. Source: Barna Group, In Review: 3 Key Insights About Young Adults Around the World (https://www.barna.com/research/reviewing-global-young-adults/).
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