澳大利亚1834岁的年轻人报告说,尽管政府提供援助,但由于缺乏控制感而他们的幸福度下降. Young Australians 18–34 report declining well-being due to perceived lack of control, despite government aid.

根据澳大利亚独立研究中心的一份报告, 年龄在18岁至34岁的年轻人面临着日益严重的绝望和生活满意度下降. Young Australians aged 18 to 34 are facing rising despair and declining life satisfaction, driven by a perceived lack of control over their futures, according to a Centre for Independent Studies report. 这项基于采访和定性研究的研究发现, 个人选择权与幸福感有很强的联系, 即使没有经济上的特权. The study, based on interviews and qualitative research, found that a sense of personal agency strongly correlates with well-being, even without financial privilege. 尽管政府的教育补贴和租金援助等项目主要关注症状缓解, 但研究表明这些措施往往取代了未实现的愿望 - - 比如拥有住房权 - - 而没有解决根本原因. Despite government programs like subsidized education and rental aid, which focus on symptom relief, the research suggests these measures often substitute for unmet aspirations—such as homeownership—without addressing root causes. 该研究指出了群体内六个不同的人口"部落",强调多样化的价值观和经验,并呼吁制定优先考虑恢复代理权和长期机会而不是临时支持的政策. The study identifies six distinct demographic “tribes” within the cohort, highlighting diverse values and experiences, and calls for policies that prioritize restoring agency and long-term opportunity over temporary support.