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Young people's social mobility expectations in an unequal world
Francesca Borgonovi1,2, Artur Pokropek3
1Social Research Institute, University College London, London, UK.
Science (New York, N.Y.)
|May 8, 2025
Summary
Adolescents in areas with greater income inequality report higher hopes for upward economic mobility. This suggests socioeconomic context shapes young people's future aspirations.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Economics
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Socioeconomic status significantly influences individual life trajectories.
- Adolescence is a critical period for developing future expectations and aspirations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between income inequality and adolescents' expectations of upward mobility.
- To understand how perceived economic disparities affect future outlooks in youth.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of survey data from adolescents across diverse socioeconomic contexts.
- Statistical modeling to assess the correlation between income disparity metrics and self-reported mobility expectations.
Main Results:
- A positive correlation was found between higher income disparities and increased adolescent expectations for upward mobility.
- Adolescents in more unequal environments demonstrated greater optimism regarding their future economic standing.
Conclusions:
- Pronounced income disparities may foster heightened aspirations for upward mobility among adolescents.
- Future economic outlooks in youth are significantly shaped by the prevailing socioeconomic environment.
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