How teens and young adults define and discern their life’s purpose The word “vocation” appears often in conversations about young people’s futures, yet people use the term in different ways. “Vocation” can be described as a calling from a higher power or as a broader sense of meaning and purpose
In January 2024, when we surveyed 13-year-olds (the oldest members of Gen Alpha), we asked a series of questions about their social media usage. While these data are now two years old, they offer insight into how young people perceived their social media use at the time. They may also
Volunteering is a common practice among teens and young adults. In fact, two-thirds (66%) of respondents in Springtide Research Institute’s 2025 Survey of Young People and Organization Involvement say they volunteered at least once in the past year. Religious young people tend to volunteer more frequently than their non-religious counterparts