The aim of this study is to provide insights into the wishes, expectations, interests, attitudes and social behaviour of youth and young adults in Croatia. In terms of tendencies, it confirms the findings of a series of empirical research studies carried out over the previous two decades which show that the new generations react to growing insecurity in their socio-economic environment by retreating into privacy, with a strong orientation towards family, as well as by becoming more reluctant with regard to social and political engagement.