Napuštanje roditeljskog doma u Hrvatskoj
Leaving parental home in Croatia

Summary/Abstract: The paper analyses the circumstances of leaving the parental home in Croatia, with particular attention to analysing the intentions of young adults still residing with their parents. Based on a survey conducted in April 2021 on a nationally representative sample of 1001 people aged 16-29 years, the characteristics of young people living with their parents are compared to those who have left parental homes. In addition, for the young people residing with parents, we analyse factors affecting their intention to leave parental home. The need for independence has been identified as the main reason young people who want to leave parental homes, while finances present the main obstacles. Results show that the significant positive predictors of staying in the parents' homes are the relative wealth of the household (identified by own room), male respondents and primary educational attainment of the respondent. Significant negative predictors of staying in the parents' home are residence in relatively larger settlements (relative to the villages), higher education of the respondents, and respondents' self-assessment about their empowerment to make the leave decision. This last identified factor points to the need to design educational programs that would help youth to be well prepared for decision-making on housing independence.

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