ABSTRACT

Main problems of Slovenian youth: A study focusing on life quality, housing, and jobs This study investigates how youth problems are perceived by young people themselves. We conducted a survey supplemented by targeted interviews. Young people mention housing as the most pressing problem for them, followed by socialization, interpersonal relationships, and integration into society. In contrast, jobs do not feature prominently in their evaluation of the quality of life in their municipality of residence; instead, they place more emphasis on finding a solution. A more detailed analysis shows differences between different groups of young people: (1) between those living in the countryside and those living in the city, (2) between students and those that are employed, and (3) between those that have found their own place to live and those still looking for a place. Compared to previous studies, the problems of socializing, intergenerational cooperation, and integrating into society are particularly surprising. KEY WORDS geography of youth, intergenerational cooperation, employment, housing, Slovenia