Politics

Can Young People Have Lasting Relationships with Those Who Have Different Political Views?  Most young people, regardless of political ideology, say they would not let political differences get in the way of their relationship with a friend or family member.   In 2024, Springtide surveyed 6,669 young people, ages 13 to

This election year, Springtide Research Institute surveyed over 6,500 young people, ages 13 to 25, asking them about their social media use and civic engagement. About a quarter of young people say that social media influences their opinions about political issues.  More Than One-Third of Young People (37%) Report Using

Young People Have a Low Level of Trust in the US Government Few Americans between the ages of 13 and 25 trust US institutions fully, and among those they find least trustworthy are the three branches of the US government. The US president, US Congress, and US Supreme Court each

Discussing social and political topics can be challenging, especially in light of widespread disillusionment and polarization. Springtide asked young people what adults can do to make young people feel like they can talk about these topics with the adults in their lives. Between December 2023 and March 2024, Springtide Research