The way Polish people feel about themselves has undergone some improvement since the previous, 2018, survey. In 2019 there was a rise to record levels in the percentage of respondents who experienced positive emotions, such as confidence that everything is going well, and pride in their achievements. At the same time there has been a slight drop in those who repeatedly felt ignored or put down by those in power, or were depressed. The percentages of respondents declaring that they frequently experienced states such as depression or rage are the lowest noted over the past thirty years. In general, it can be said that over this period the way Polish people feel about themselves has undergone a visible improvement. There has been an increase in respondents who experience positive emotions, with a simultaneous drop in the number of those reporting they often feel upset, irritated, sad, discouraged, bored, or angry.

How people feel in themselves is most strongly influenced by their material situation, but is also dependent on age. While the youngest respondents do well as regards emotional wellbeing in general, there does seem to be cause for concern in view of the relatively high percentage of 18-24-year-olds who frequently have suicidal thoughts (5%, compared to 1% of all respondents). This is the highest percentage since records about this began in 2008. The current scale among young adults of feeling depressed or unhappy has also reached record proportions (26%, compared to 14% of the total).