05 Dec How Hong Kong Youth Think About Love

Hong Kong Conference has a Social Service Division which operates youth centers at several large high-rise estates which can house thousands of people. It’s a pretty big deal.

The Social Service Division surveyed 3207 students, ages 12-23, during October and November, asking them about their perception of love. They could choose among 39 possible characteristics of love. Their top 5:

1. Trust.
2. Consideration.
3. Loyalty.
4. Good communication.
5. Honesty.

The bottom 5:

1. Romantic.
2. Satisfying sexual needs.
3. Making surprises.
4. Being able to provide support.
5. Fulfilling materialistic desires.