Sacred Experience Benefits Gen Z Spirituality, Wellbeing

Springtide™ Research Institute Data Find Sacred Moments Help Young People Create Meaningful Connections and Improve Life Satisfaction BLOOMINGTON, MN (October 23, 2023) – Young people are looking for sacred experiences, but they might not be finding them in places of worship, according to new survey data released by Springtide™ Research

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Clues and Questions about Gen Alpha 

The oldest members of Generation Alpha (born 2010–2024) turn 13 this year, which means that from 2023 forward, this generation will be included in our research. Gen Alpha has already generated considerable interest in the research space, particularly as it relates to education and mental health. Read more on traits

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Introducing Springtide’s new Director, Dr. Tricia Bruce

Springtide Research Institute is thrilled to announce Dr. Tricia Bruce as its new director. Dr. Bruce has devoted her career as a sociologist to studying and communicating the dynamics of social life, particularly the organizational, attitudinal, and generational aspects of contemporary religion. Read more about Dr. Bruce here.  Members of

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Rediscovering Catholicism 

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked our Springtide Ambassadors Program members who identify as Hispanic and/or Latino how their identities affect their religious beliefs or spirituality. Here Diana from Colorado talks about how much of her identity as a Mexican-American is closely tied to elements of Catholicism,

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