Three factors consistently emerge as anchors for why some young people remain connected to religious communities. In 2025, Springtide Research Institute interviewed and surveyed young people, ages 13 to 25, from across the US to learn why some young people remain involved in religious or spiritual organizations. Across our study,
Data about belief, identity, community, and purpose define the state of religion and young people today. In 2025, Springtide Research Institute surveyed 2,977 young people, ages 13–25, from across the United States to learn about four key dimensions of their spiritual and religious lives: belief, identity, practice, and community. Their
Grounded in the students’ own perspectives and in their own words, this report seeks to build understanding about Latina/o students in Catholic campus ministries. The PASOS Network, housed in Dominican University’s Division of Mission and Ministry, partnered with Springtide to explore how Latina/o college students define and experience spiritual thriving within Catholic
Young people, ages 13-25, experience sacred moments that they say make life more meaningful. In 2023, Springtide Research Institute surveyed more than 4,500 young people and interviewed dozens in-depth to better understand what young people know about the sacred—including where, if anywhere, they experience the sacred and what those encounters are like. The
While some young people note the ways religion can take a toll on one’s mental health, many others say their engagement with religion and spirituality bolsters their mental wellness. Faith communities and organizations have a distinct role in creating mental-health friendly environments for young people. While some young people note