by A. M. A. Abdelall*, B. R. M. El-Sayed, A. M. I. Ali
ABSTRACT
This study examined the manifestations and dimensions of future anxiety among young people in Egyptian society, the study aimed to identify the main causes of future anxiety among young people, determine the manifestations of future anxiety among young people, in addition to assess the impact of the digital culture on increasing levels of future anxiety among young people, and identify the consequences of future anxiety among young people, the study employed a social survey methodology using a sample, in which the researcher conducted fieldwork on a sample from rural and urban areas in Menoufia Governorate, the sample size was (498) items, and the study utilized a questionnaire to collect the required data, the study’s results revealed a variety of causes associated with future anxiety among young people, including the continuous rise in the cost of living and unstable social and economic conditions, followed by rapid changes in values and traditions, and a lack of suitable job opportunities. The results also revealed the diversity of manifestations of future anxiety among youth, including sense of disorientation and uncertainty about what to do, a frequent sense of detachment from reality, as well as feelings of turmoil and emotional distress. Furthermore, the results confirmed the impact of the digital culture on increasing the level of future anxiety among youth.
