Explore data on why extracurriculars matter for teens and young adults Why do young people participate in extracurriculars? What are the benefits of involvement in extracurricular activities for teens and young adults? Why do some young people join some groups but not others? As young people first encounter organized groups,
Findings from a 2025 Springtide Research Institute survey of teens and young adults suggest that teachers influence how young people think about their futures, from how emotionally supportive it feels to think about the future, to the kind of impact they hope to have on the world. Over half (53%)
Young people spend most of their time in educational environments, and therefore school staff often serve as a first witness to their students’ mental health struggles. Schools and the trusted adults within them are uniquely positioned to create environments that strengthen young people’s mental health. In the fall of 2021,