One in Three Unmarried Young People in Japan Plan to Stay Single
About one in three unmarried young people in Japan say they have no intention of marrying, according to the first large-scale survey of young people conducted by the Children and Families Agency, with financial insecurity emerging as the biggest perceived obstacle to marriage. (News On Japan)
About one in three unmarried young people in Japan have no intention of marrying, according to the first large-scale survey conducted by the Children and Families Agency. Financial insecurity was identified as the primary obstacle to marriage, with 40% of unmarried respondents citing concerns about earning enough income to maintain a stable married life.
Other barriers included a reduction in free time or hobbies, and not meeting someone they wanted to marry. Relationship-related difficulties and dissatisfaction with one's appearance were also common concerns. The survey, which included about 100,000 people aged 15 to 39, aimed to better understand young people's circumstances and support needs for policy formulation, particularly in addressing Japan's declining birthrate.
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