Contents List of Figures
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List of Tables
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Executive Summary
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1. Introduction
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Youth: definition and demographic changes Why study youth? About the survey Structure of the report
2. Social Ties: Kinship, Friendship, and Society Introduction Living arrangements of the youth Ties with the family Ties with friends Friendship choices of the youth Between family, friends and career Spatial Affinity: Local, state and nation Conclusion
3. Religious Practices and Attitudes of Youth Introduction Religious practices Youth attitudes on censorship of comedy on religion Religious harmony Conclusion
4. Marriage: Attitudes, Preferences, and Practices Introduction Trends in marital status of Indian youth Marriage preferences: Love or arranged? Perception of youth on marriage practices in India Conclusion
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5. Educational Attainment and Career Choices of Indian Youth
Introduction 83 Educational profile of Indian youth 83 Fields/streams of study Indian youth opted for 86 Reason for choosing the current field of study 89 Current occupation status 91 Employment profile of the Indian youth 96 Career aspirations 99 Conclusion 104
6. Youth and Mental Health 23 25 25 27 30 33 35 37 39
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Introduction 109 What worries the young Indians? 109 Emotional distress and its contributing factors among young Indians 115 Suicidal thoughts among youth 119 Seeking medical help for mental health issues 121 Conclusion 123
7. Livelihood Opportunities: The Concerns and Challenges
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Introduction Biggest problem for the Indian youth Perception of employment opportunities The present job Role of the government Employment opportunities in India: Major challenges Conclusion
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Appendix I: Technical Details of Study Design and Sample
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Appendix II: Interview Schedule
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