What we have done to explore this topic and what we have found Method of Enquiry A focus group is basically research that organisations do to gather information about client perspectives and opinions about new ideas or services either being offered. Focus group participants are asked questions in an interactive setting and are encouraged to discuss thoughts freely with other participants. Focus groups used to gather qualitative data and quantitative data. The main purpose is to provide change in surroundings.As quantitative data are always numeric they can be ordered, added together, and the frequency of an observation can be counted. Therefore, all descriptive statistics can be calculated using quantitative data. As qualitative data represent individual (mutually exclusive) categories, the descriptive statistics that can be calculated are limited, as many of these techniques require numeric values which can be logically ordered from lowest to highest and which express a count. Why was it Conducted While having discussions in groups we concluded that everyone's idea matched up with society and their expectations. So as a group we decided to talk about unrealistic expectations as a topic. Unrealistic expectations can indeed have a significant impact on mental health. When we set expectations that are too high or unattainable, we may experience feelings of disappointment, frustration, and failure when we are unable to meet them. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, and even depression.Realizing people about self care and the reality of society. Practising self-compassion and accepting imperfections can help to reduce stress and promote positive mental health.Prioritize your physical health:. Focus on your mental health: Engage in activities you enjoy: Make time for hobbies or activities that bring you joy and help you relax. Set boundaries: Learn to say no to things that don't serve your well-being. Practice self-compassion:. Connect with others and take breaks How was it Conducted In order to research how people have been dealing with the Unrealistic expectations from society or what people think about unrealistic expectations from society . We used various qualitative and quantitative techniques like Key Informant Interview, Online Survey and Focused Group Discussion. For key informant interview, we collaborated with the marketing team and decided to conduct interview at Parramatta Park during their lunch time. The second method was an Online Survey, for this we brainstormed and prepared a set of questions that we could ask to people. With this set of questions we prepared a google document with our survey questions . With the help of the marketing team we started posting the survey questions in social media platforms like Soapbox, Sydney’s website and in Soapbox, Sydney’s Facebook page. We as a group shared the doc among our friends and family to get their insights. Lastly, for our Focus Group Discussion we prepared a presentation with a set of questions to discuss. We conducted the Focus Group Discussion for two days for one hour through Zoom . We got to collect and get insights from community members about the Unrealistic Expectation that they have been facing from society. Results & Solutions The interviews that were conducted, most of the community members agreed that today’s society has set unrealistic expectations for young adults. The reasoning to this agreement is that technology is more advanced compared to the previous generations, such as social media, but also stereotyping the young adults in today’s society. Few other reasons would be because if the individual did not meet those expectations, they would be shunned which links to the pressure that the younger generation face. The advice that was given varies from working hard to spend far less time on social media and spend time on doing good things. From the survey answers that we have gathered many community members have agreed that the society has placed a high standard of expectations of young adults. The reasoning behind the agreement mainly surrounds the areas of getting a job, the influence of social media, the pressure that is received from family, friends, peers and also the individual’s stage of life. Most of the community members ranked jobs and finances as the biggest factor affecting young people when it comes to meeting those expectations and the least is the pressure to be on social media. Alot of the community members have mentioned that social media contributes the most to the unrealistic expectations that were placed. Also, have mentioned that it can impact on their mental health significantly, such as depression and anxiety. Lastly, most of the community members have agreed that talking to family and friends would help to cope with the pressure of meeting those expectations. The results that we have received from the focus group were various since there were questions that collected qualitative and quantitative as well. Majority of the community members have agreed with each other when it comes to certain questions, such as unrealistic expectations can lead to the feeling of disappointment and the decline on the individual’s mental health.

I agree with your firm believe since self - identity plays a crucial role in creating genuine relationships whether it is romantic and/or platonic. Knowing yourself is important because it can help you make better decisions, a sense of purpose and direction in life etc. But it can also lead to having great self-awareness, personal growth and fulfilment

I just found this interesting how there are three types of negative relationship dynamics. While reading this, I realised how people can feel this type of way towards their partner and reflected on how my previous relationship was unhealthy since there was an imbalance involved, which led us to break up.

The expectations can also been seen on social media, especially when it comes to romantic relationships. When I was in my first relationship, I wanted it to be like the ones I have seen on social media, but as time passes I realised that not all relationships are like the ones you have seen online. There could be relationship problems behind the social media post, there could be fights, abuse etc.

Receiving gifts here and there is nice, which as you have mentioned can create a positive atmosphere during the relationship. But also, if the relationship depends on that then I do agree it can lead to relationship problems, such as asking for gifts or something along the lines like that.

Also other examples would be authority, such as the relationship between parent and child. For example when the child misbehaves the parent would yell at them, tower over them etc, showing that they have authority and the power to punish their child. It's just another example

I do agree that not all expectations are negative, but the way they dictate their expectations on how I should behave, as in not being to express myself is unhealthy. For example, I am not allowed to do martial arts even for self-defensive because I am a female. I remember a time when my aunt asked my mother why I was acting a certain way because I was all jumpy, which is my way of expressing excitement. When I got back, she told me not to behave like that ever again when I go outside.

But also find out what factors caused developing low self-esteem and work on them in small steps at a time. I would like to add that you can also practice improving your self-esteem, instead of completely abolishing it, such as practicing self-care, building supportive relationships, and challenging negative self-talk

But also find out what factors caused developing low self-esteem and work on them in small steps at a time. I would like to add that you can also practice improving your self-esteem, instead of completely abolishing it, such as practicing self-care, building supportive relationships, and challenging negative self-talk

low self-esteem is complexed, as you mentioned, since there could be a lot of factors that can contribute on the development of low self-esteem. I agree that it can be difficult for people to seek help when having low self-esteem because of the fear of judgement and/or criticism. This could lead to as many people have mentioned, a negative impact on their mental health

But also find out what factors caused developing low self-esteem and work on them in small steps at a time. I would like to add that you can also practice improving your self-esteem, instead of completely abolishing it, such as practicing self-care, building supportive relationships, and challenging negative self-talk

Yes, I agree with you that having low self-esteem can increase your chances of developing mental illness. It took me a while to figure out that I do have low self-esteem, and you do not realize you have self-esteem issues until it is perhaps a bit too late. It can also lead to people inflicting injury on themselves (also known as self-harm). There are ways to improve low self-esteem, such as practicing self-care, building supportive relationships, and challenging negative self-talk

As we mentioned before during one of our discussions, our parents are living through us, such as pressuring us to do things that perhaps we do not want to do and also climbing the social ladder as well. It would be nice, to do what you want to do one day and focus on that path/journey instead of trying to achieve those expectations that are given to us by the society, or anyone/anything

I would also, like to add that victim blaming is also factor of being unable to identify from what is right and what is wrong from my experience. I know it would be a sensitive topic so I would not go in-depth. But from what I have heard, for example the victim gotten assaulted because of a, b, c and d but the perpetrator did it because he loves her or something like that, which can be shown through manipulation and/or gaslighting. Correct me if I am on the right track or not

Also, I would like to add that all your failures creates experiences and also knowledge. By this I mean, like you know what to do next and the right way to do it. And also, we are human beings, everyone makes mistakes and no one is perfect.

Wouldn't it also lead to having a life crisis? Because you're expected to achieve all these expectations by a certain age and slowly losing your own goals that YOU want to achieve. Also, the feeling of wanting to fit into society due to those expectations that replaced your own ambitions that the individual person wants to achieve.

It is also very hard to overcome when you felt that way for so long (from experience). It can also lead to self-injury (also known as self-harm) as well and some people do not take it lightly if they see scars or injury to self, which can lead to more of an impact on the people who experiences self-hatred. As you mentioned, it can be caused by various factors. Personally, a factor for me would be my negative experience with my dance instructor with all the emotional abuse I have gone through. So, as I said it is very hard to overcome when a person has felt that way for so long

During my generation (the early 2000s) there was still a feeling of being connected since I did go outside and play with my friends even when technology was becoming a part of our lives. But now there's a lack of connection from everyone and/or everything as Barsha mentioned because of perhaps how far technology has developed during the years but also how fast-paced society is now.

Growing up with technology made it more difficult as well and I feel like it is getting worse in today's society. As a child, when technology was becoming a thing, I still went out to the park and hung out with friends but I see people my age back then walking around with the latest iPods and sometimes a phone. Even now, I see literally children with the newest iPhone or latest piece of technology

Both society and families should understand that everyone is different and at a different stage of their development. By putting unrealistic expectations on them could redirect them to a different path that they did not want to go on, which then can cause, as you mentioned a negative impact on their mental health, such as the amount of stress that they would have.