Ukrainians are most concerned about the risk that children will grow up in poverty in the future. This is evidenced by the results of the new study “Common contours”, which was conducted by specialists of the Sociological group Rating Group. “In the conditions of the war, Ukrainians most acutely perceive the risk that children will grow up in poverty in the future – 88% are concerned, in particular 74% are very concerned,” sociologists note. For comparison, among EU citizens, about 40% of respondents are concerned about the topic of child poverty.
Education is one of the key concerns in the context of the country’s future. 85% of Ukrainians are concerned about the quality of children’s education, and 59% called their concern very strong. This indicates a high public demand for quality education and opportunities for future generations. It is interesting that, compared to citizens of EU countries, Ukrainians perceive social and economic risks much more acutely.
The top three worries also include the problem of population poverty: 84% of Ukrainians are concerned about it, of which 57% are very concerned.
In many EU countries, the climate topic occupies a more prominent place on the public agenda. The climate and political divisions are also of great concern to Ukrainians, but in war conditions they are relatively inferior to socio-economic and humanitarian issues. If on average in EU countries 78% of citizens are worried about climate change, then in Ukraine – 64%, and only 27% are very worried.
The study shows that Ukrainians today are most concerned about social and humanitarian issues related to the quality of life, the future of children and the development of the country. These topics are increasingly becoming part of the public debate about the future of Ukraine in the European space.
