The questions that young people want to ask their peers all over the world reveal a deep-seated search for personal development, aspiration, and purpose. They are proof of a desire to understand and overcome life’s challenges, explore sources of motivation and inspiration, and create a better future for themselves and for the world. 

These questions are linked with introspection and self-development (“Are you ready to take on challenges and embrace change in life?”), aspirations and future goals (“What is your greatest dream or desire in life?”), social and environmental engagement (“Are you ready to take action for a better world and for future generations?”), challenges and obstacles (“What are the obstacles and limitations that hamper your personal growth and your efforts to realize your dreams and goals?”), motivation and inspiration (“What motivates you to get up in the morning?”), relationships and supporting others (“How do you help others and contribute to your community/to society?”), values and priorities (“What things and values are most important in life?”), questioning and exploration (“What makes you unique and different from other people?”).

Among the chorus of questions that the youth would like to ask their peers, one meta-theme stands out in particular: “a better world.” Representing a third of all questions asked, it reveals real concern about the future of our planet and the role of individuals within society.

At the heart of this meta-theme, young people are asking questions about creating a better world and shaping a more sustainable future. They have questions about their role as drivers of change and about their ability to have a positive influence on their environment. Nano-topics such as “creating a better world and a better future” and “contributing to a better world and a better community” illustrate this desire to commit to a brighter future.

The youth all over the world are asking crucial questions about their future. They ask their peers about the challenges and problems they face in contemporary society. What are the obstacles that prevent them from achieving fulfilment? How can they overcome these challenges and contribute to building a better future? The concern in these questions is palpable, and they reveal a clear trend of awareness of societal challenges.

The perception of happiness is a thread that runs through all of the questions. Young people seek to understand what happiness means for their peers, as reflected in the question “What makes you happy in life?”

Their emotional state is another ever-present focus. Questions such as “How do you really feel?” or “What are your personal struggles?” reveal a desire to understand and share emotional experiences.

Social relationships are illustrated by questions on the feeling of belonging and recognition.

The perception of the world and of society is highlighted through questions about young people’s satisfaction with the current state of the world.