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Zukunftserwartungen der Österreicher*innen während der Coronakrise

Translated title of the contribution: The Austrian’s expectations for the future during the Corona crisis

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Abstract

What will come after the Corona crisis? The research note discusses the Austrians’ expectations for the future during the first phase of the Corona pandemic. Data from the Austrian Corona Panel Project illustrates that there is an inherent difference between the future expectations for Austria and the expectations for the individual future. While more than 60% believe that the situation in Austria will get worse within the next years, only 26% think so when it comes to their own future. Using individual attitudes regarding the perception of three states of crisis—structural, regulation, cohesion (as proposed by Anhut and Heitmeyer)—analysis illustrate that trust in institutions is a key driver in how optimistic or pessimistic the people in Austria judge their own, as well as the societal, future. Furthermore, being aware of societal inequalities affects the outlook for the individual, as well as for the societal, future. Additionally, those who are engaging with politics are more pessimistic when it comes to the future of the country.
Translated title of the contributionThe Austrian’s expectations for the future during the Corona crisis
Original languageGerman (Austria)
Pages (from-to)471-484
Number of pages14
JournalÖZS - Österreichische Zeitschrift für Soziologie
Volume46
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2021

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  2. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Fields of science

  • 504 Sociology
  • 504007 Empirical social research
  • 504023 Political sociology
  • 503006 Educational research

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