Boomers more than Zetki see the potential of Poland's development

Boomers, i.e. people over 60 years of age, more than younger ones, see the potential of Poland's development – according to the study of the campaign at it in Poland. The percentage of the youngest thinking that in terms of development Poland stays behind other European countries, is greater than the elders.

For people from the “Baby Boomers” generation, i.e. over 60 years of age, the percentage of people assessing that Poland has great development potential amounted to 84 percent. In turn, in a group from 44 to 59 years (so-called generation X) it is 75 percent, and in the group of the youngest, i.e. generations Y (28-43 years) and from (18-27 years)-66 percent.

At the same time, the largest percentage of the youngest believes that in terms of development Poland lags behind other European countries. Among young people (generation Z) it is 55 percent, and in group 28-59 this percentage drops to 40 percent. In the oldest studied group is 33 percent. “Representatives of the Baby Boomers generation also more often attribute to Poles the energy, ambition and ability to achieve the intended goals. The younger respondents perceive Poland rather through the prism of passivity and resignation,” the authors noted.

Respondents were also asked about beliefs about Polish citizens. 36 percent indicated a tendency to complain. respondents, and for energy for 29 percent Another 27 percent He believes that Poles can achieve their goals and that they are present on global markets (15 % believe that they only work locally). A slightly smaller group (26 percent) is of the opinion that Poles have great ambitions, and 24 percent – Unusual ideas. A similar group believes that Poles change the world (20 %), and that they bring nothing to it (19 percent). Another 19 percent He thinks that Poles have plans that they do not implement, and that they follow the schemes.

“Behind the sense of pride from Poland is mainly a sense of national identity (25 % of the answer) and appreciating historical heritage (22 % of the answer),” the authors of the study noted. They added that there are 4 percent proud of the level of country development. Among the reasons for pride from Poland, which feels a total of 56 percent. respondents, mentioned, among others People's kindness, the beauty of the country and rich culture. “In turn, among the reasons for a sense of shame, the respondents indicate, among others, quarrels and conflicts, backwardness, division and lack of cooperation or lack of development of the country,” they added.

We Did It in Poland is a campaign run by the switching on the Foundation; She was under the patronage of the Polish Presidency in the Council of the European Union. The goal of the campaign is, among others Strengthening the image of Poland as an innovative country that contributes to the EU.

The study was conducted by the 4P Group Research Agency at the request of the inclusion foundation on December 6-12, 2024 by CAWI at a sample of 1010 Poles aged 18 to 70 years old. (PAP)

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