Youth Studies

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina navigate prolonged dependence and constrained opportunities, with strong family ties offering comfort while economic realities delay independence and adulthood transitions. Living mostly with their parents, young people express a clear desire to live on their own but feel held back by limited financial and labor-market prospects. Against this backdrop, the study reveals a generation searching for direction—reflecting on education, employment, values, and political participation—to better understand both themselves and a society that struggles to fully recognize and harness their potential. Keep reading.