Q20

A group of young people were surveyed about their sense of belonging in different scenarios. The findings are presented in the graph shown.

Which of the following is best supported by the survey findings provided?
A. Young people have a greater sense of belonging in schools, which suggests that schools have successfully met the social needs of youth.
B. Young people’s greater sense of belonging within their families suggests that resolving problems in friendships is not important.
C. Young people learn problem solving with friends, which suggests that schools are the most important place for developing a sense of belonging.
D. Young people’s lower sense of belonging at work and in sports suggests that support in these areas is needed to help young people feel more connected.

[Graph showing percentages of young people reporting sense of belonging when spending time with family, friends, at work, at school or an education institution, involved in sports, and resolving problems with others; categories are very often, often, sometimes, rarely, never and not applicable.]