The end of angst?
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% “Extremely important”
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1970-76
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2000-05
|
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Being successful in my line of work
|
55%
|
62%
|
|
Having a good marriage and family life
|
72%
|
76%
|
|
Having lots of money
|
17%
|
26%
|
|
Having plenty of time for recreation and hobbies
|
24%
|
33%
|
|
Having strong friendships
|
61%
|
65%
|
|
Being able to find steady work
|
64%
|
66%
|
|
Making a contribution to society
|
18%
|
22%
|
|
Being a leader in my community
|
7%
|
15%
|
|
Being able to give my children better opportunities than I’ve had
|
51%
|
66%
|
|
Living close to parents and relatives
|
9%
|
17%
|
|
Getting away from this area of the country
|
11%
|
14%
|
|
Working to correct social and economic inequalities
|
10%
|
11%
|
|
Discovering new ways to experience things
|
20%
|
23%
|
|
Finding purpose and meaning in my life
|
64%
|
58%
|