A University of Zurich study found that young people most often report positive everyday events as important. Researchers analysed thousands of written answers from participants aged 15, 17, 20 and 24 to identify common topics.
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States of emergency in parts of the Caribbean expand search powers and allow detention without charge. Young men in vulnerable communities are often most affected, and experts say social and economic policies must accompany security measures.
Online communities on platforms like Xiaohongshu use codes and posts that normalise strict eating and extreme thinness. Research shows more Chinese teenagers now show signs of eating disorders and experts say removal of posts is not enough.
Surveys after the June 2025 snap presidential election show many young men in South Korea have shifted to the political right, creating a large gender gap on feminism, redistribution and immigration, even as most still support democratic rules.
In Safashahr a local table tennis association links sport and nature. Players, families and residents planted drought‑resistant trees and ran volunteer campaigns to help a worsening water crisis. The group plans further action with local authorities.
Reading for pleasure is falling in the United States, especially among middle and high school students. Experts from the University of Miami point to social media, shorter attention spans and offer practical steps to encourage reading.
A 2022–23 study of people aged 12–34 found most young Americans who use nicotine, tobacco or cannabis still smoke one or more combustible products. The research groups users by their usual product patterns and urges targeted prevention.
PEN International’s Tomorrow Club connects young writers with mentors and publishes personal and political stories. The latest Asia edition brought together many young contributors and highlighted censorship, exile and calls for more support and mentorship.
Since 2024 young people in Argentina have protested austerity, inflation and budget cuts to public higher education under Javier Milei. They organise mainly via social media and also hold large street marches demanding restored funding and health services.
