The transition to adulthood is a crucial milestone in an individual's life, bringing numerous changes, challenges, and responsibilities. It is a process of individuation during which young people adapt to new roles and societal expectations. In the theoretical part, I first defined the transition to adulthood as a developmental period. I focused on the characteristics of transitioning to adulthood in the Slovenian environment. I provided an overview of current data in four areas considered key criteria of adulthood from a sociological perspective: completion of formal education, entry into the job market, moving away from the family of origin, and forming one's own family and partnerships. Later, I introduced the concept of future vision and its role in the positive development of young individuals. I also included the concept of generations as an analytical tool in the research. I described the characteristics of two generations of today's youth - members of Generation Y and Generation Z - and the importance of understanding generational differences for social workers. I concluded the theoretical part with a chapter on the challenges of the future. I briefly presented the main expected technological, economic, climate, and demographic changes that will impact the world and the entire society. In the empirical part, I collected data using a structured questionnaire on the visions of young people regarding education and employment, finances and living arrangements, as well as partnerships and families. I was also interested in the extent and manner in which global challenges posed by the future are connected to the formation of personal visions of the future among young people, and whether there is a prevailing optimistic or pessimistic view of the future among the youth in general. The research is quantitative and descriptive. The population includes all individuals born in Slovenia between 1992 and 2005, who fell into the category of young people in transition to adulthood (individuals between the ages of 18 and 31) at the time of data collection. The sample is non-random and convenient. The research showed that young people are mostly optimistic about their future. Key themes in their thinking about the future include work/career, relationships, and financial situations, with mostly positive or neutral emotions. Feelings of discomfort arise when contemplating the future of society and the world. Participants choose professions based on their interests and knowledge, and they don't believe that their education provides all the necessary knowledge for a successful career. The importance of education and actual knowledge in seeking employment varies based on the level of education attained and the employment status of the participants, with most expressing a willingness for lifelong learning for career advancement. Most young people in transition to adulthood have a clear idea of their future profession, desire stable employment, and express uncertainty about frequent job changes. They envision a comfortable financial life, with the majority expecting to own a home around the age of 30 and wanting to live in a rural environment. Partner relationships are important to these young individuals, with most desiring a serious partnership or marriage and parenthood around the age of 30, with an average desire for two children. They see family as a confirmation of love, fulfilment of life's meaning, and a sense of connection. Participating young people expect worsening living conditions in the future, with the greatest challenges perceived in environmental changes, socio-economic issues, technological progress, and changes in human values. Despite being concerned about global challenges, these young people believe they can actively contribute to addressing these challenges and adjust their visions of the future based on expected challenges.
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