Over 70 per cent of those polled said they are more concerned about the rising cost of living now than they were a year ago, and 77 per cent expressed concerns about the potential impact on their parents’ financial situation.

Nearly a third (32 per cent) of respondents voiced concerns about finding employment in the future to support themselves, with 23 per cent worried they lacked the necessary skills to thrive in an increasingly digital and AI-driven society.

Fewer than half (49 per cent) believe the current school curriculum prepares students to tackle societal challenges, despite more than four in five (81 per cent) saying they want to change the world around them.

Samsung commissioned the research as part of its Solve for Tomorrow Next Gen tech challenge. This year, young people from across the UK will take part, developing their own technological solutions to societal issues for a chance to win technology prizes