Responses to the question about the emotions people felt on the day before the study show that positive and negative emotions are mixed in everyday life, although the feeling of happiness, joy and satisfaction clearly outweighs the rest, as it was indicated by half of the respondents (49%).

We feel different emotions every day. What emotions did you feel yesterday?

The youngest respondents (18-24 years old) stand out from others in terms of feeling positive emotions, primarily happiness (74% felt it the day before the survey) and excitement (36%), as well as pride (32%). They felt helpless (11%), nervous (23%) and humiliated (0%) less often than others, and were noticeably more tired (35%). Respondents aged 25 to 34 also compare positively to others when it comes to mental well-being. They felt enthusiasm (29%) and relaxation (37%) more than others, but experienced anger (10%), embarrassment (8%), and anxiety (16%) less often. People aged 35-44 are distinguished positively by pride (36%), and negatively by anxiety (16%). Those aged 45 to 54 were more likely than others to feel embarrassed (21%), and less likely to feel happy (43%). People over 54 felt less excited and enthusiastic (13%). The oldest respondents (65+) are in the weakest mental condition. Compared to the general population, they experienced less joy (38%), satisfaction (14%) and relaxation (19%), and more powerlessness (25%), humiliation (11%) and anger (22%).

The emotional state of society is completely different regarding the current situation in Poland. The eight most frequently felt emotions are - apart from one neutral – all negative feelings, with the predominance of nervousness (42%), anxiety (40%) and shame (36%).

What do you feel when you think about the current situation in Poland?