The longitudinal analysis shows a clear trend: The current level of optimism in public opinion is below average in the long-term comparison since 1972. The scepticism of the Austrians is still high, the worries have been declining slightly since 2022. Only just under one in three is confident.

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In the age of work-life balance, the question of the population's leisure-time behavior is certainly important and particularly exciting. Since many employed people want to work a little less, the question arises as to how the newly gained time is spent. In addition to the social dimension, the leisure activities of the Austrians also have a high economic component. One could now claim that Austria also has a high leisure culture and that this area has become an important economic factor.

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Almost every second Austrian considers work-life balance, i.e. a balance between professional requirements and private needs, to be very important. Especially the younger generation considers this to be particularly central in their lives. Partial contradiction between this basic attitude towards one's own work situation and the expectations of the public! Because the demand for services even on weekends is enormous.

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The impact of price increases in the household is enormous: Strictly speaking, 69 percent of Austrians are at least rather severely affected by the general inflation in the areas of electricity, food, etc. The purchasing behavior is changing, with people trying to reduce costs in the areas of electricity, gas, eating out, holidays, grocery shopping and furniture.

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The core drivers in the working life of the population aged 16 and over are characterized by four central aspects: job security, good working atmosphere, good earnings and meaning in the job. Employed people differ significantly from self-employed people, and there is also a noticeable age and gender gap. Men and women differ in their expectations, especially when it comes to reconciling family and career. For younger workers, earnings and self-fulfillment are more important.

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