Press Briefing on “Supporting Wellness of Young People Transitioning into Work”
In recent years, there has been growing concern over the emotional and mental well-being of Hong Kong’s younger generation. While much attention has been given to the teenage group, the challenges faced by young adults transitioning from school to the workforce often go unnoticed. These individuals encounter various pressures and obstacles related to work, relationships, environmental changes, and adapting to new experiences. Consequently, they encounter significant challenges, which can have a detrimental impact on their mental health.
The Society and Livlihood Group of the Youth I.D.E.A.S. of the Youth I.D.E.A.S. established by the Youth Research Center of the HKFYG, published a research report on "Supporting Wellness of Young People Transitioning into Work". The results revealed that among the 604 local young people surveyed, over 30% indicated experiencing considerable pressure when entering the workplace, especially in "planning their personal future" (36%), "handling interpersonal relationships in the workplace" (34.8%), and "coping with job demands" (34.6%). However, "fear of being labeled or discriminated against" (43.4%) and "not accepting having emotional/mental health issues" (34.4%) emerged as the main reasons influencing their seeking assistance.
The study was conducted through on-site questionnaire surveys. It interviewed 604 young people aged 18 to 29 from September 28th to October 2nd this year. Additionally, 22 employed young people aged 18 to 29 who experienced varying degrees of workplace pressure in Hong Kong were interviewed, along with three experts and scholars.
