Youth voices: life, work and study in Northern Ireland

Pivotal Public Policy Forum · 2023

About this report

This survey of 259 young people aged 14–25 in Northern Ireland explores their experiences of community, education, work and the future. Most respondents still feel the impact of the Troubles, with segregated housing and schooling remaining the norm; over 40% reported paramilitary influence in their area. Young people's top priorities included better careers advice, more mixed housing, greater job opportunities, and removal of paramilitary influence, while the high cost of living and poor mental health were seen as the biggest challenges ahead.

Research details

Methodology

Survey

Sample size

259

Sample

Young people aged 14–25 living across Northern Ireland; 62.5% female, 37.5% male; 59.8% Protestant, 33.2% Catholic, 6.9% Other community background; 60% aged 14–18, 40% aged 19–24.

Place

Northern Ireland

Youth involvement

Co-produced

Themes