Press Briefing on "Youth Trends in Hong Kong 2023"
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups’ (HKFYG) Youth Research Centre (22 February) released the latest “Youth Value Indicators 2022” survey results. Overall, among the 525 young people aged 15 to 39 who were interviewed, was their expressed hope for the future, and their confidence in the increased development prospects of Mainland China and Hong Kong. However, their confidence in self-ability evaluation needs to be improved, their level of social participation has declined.
The transformation of young people's values is closely related to the overall development of Hong Kong, and the centre was pleased to see that young people's confidence in future prospects has slightly recovered, and they have regained hope for the future.
However, youth’s confidence in biliteracy, trilingualism and creativity needs to be improved, as well as the fact that some young people still hold a negative life outlook, is worrying and not conducive to sustainable social and economic development in the long run. It is urged that all sectors of society work together to seize opportunities, strengthen youth’s ability at positive self-construction, including enhancing competitiveness and wellness development, actively participating in society, and exerting positive energy as young people gradually regain confidence in the future and the overall environment.
