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A recent study has found that the majority of United States citizens have described American society as "toxic," with 17% of American adults considering moving to another country.
Knewz.com has learned that millennials emerged in the survey as the group most eager to move internationally, with 25% considering settling abroad.
The study stated that this trend among millennials "likely reflects the unique challenges faced by millennials, who have experienced multiple economic downturns, rising student debt, and increasingly unaffordable housing throughout their adult lives."
Clint Kreider, a licensed marriage and family therapist at Still Water Wellness Group, commented in this regard:
"Younger generations, in particular, are driving this trend... Raised in the shadow of the 2008 recession and pandemic-era instability, they’ve inherited skepticism toward traditional pathways to stability. Social media amplifies this by showcasing alternatives — countries with robust safety nets, affordable education or mandated vacation time."
"In my therapy practice, I’ve witnessed clients grappling with what I call ‘invisible attrition’: a sense that no matter how hard they work, systemic barriers (skyrocketing healthcare costs, stagnant wages and unrelenting hustle culture) erode their ability to thrive," Kreider added.
Of the 17% of American adults who intend to move to another country, 5% plan to take actual action to make it happen within the next couple of years, while 2% have said that they have already begun the procedure to emigrate.
The study also found that the most common reason U.S. citizens decide to leave the country is their growing concern regarding American society and the challenges of building financial security.
According to the survey conducted by Talker Research, 69% of American adults are "worried about the direction the United States is heading."
Notably, 65% of the citizens surveyed for the study said they believe American society has become increasingly "toxic."
Financial concerns emerged as another common reason why U.S. citizens are planning to move abroad, with 54% of the surveyed individuals saying that the country is no longer affordable.
In addition, the study found that "55% believed the gap between rich and poor limits their opportunities."
"Nearly four in ten (39%) thought improving their finances and quality of life would be easier in another country," the study further stated.
Another leading concern among American citizens is the work-life balance, regarding which 57% find the country's approach "inadequate."
"Even more troubling were views on essential systems, with strong majorities agreeing that American healthcare (65%) and education (66%) systems are broken," the survey found.
Overall, 40% of American adults part of the survey said that living in the U.S. was "no longer enjoyable or preferable to other nations."
In terms of where they would rather move and settle, 19% of potential expatriates named Canada as their top choice.
The study found that "the appeal of America’s northern neighbor appears to be multifaceted, with respondents citing Canada’s high-quality healthcare (41%), its diverse landscape offering ample opportunities for exploration and recreation (28%), and the nation’s practical approach to work-life balance (21%) as primary attractions."
Italy was named by 11% of those planning to settle abroad, making it the second-most coveted destination.