Teenagers and young adults draw on a variety of influences to develop their ideas about their life’s purpose, vocation, and future. Most commonly, young people say that their understanding of what they are meant to do in life has been at least slightly influenced by their life experiences (95%), parents
The conversation about young people and religion has shifted. For decades, the dominant story was one of decline, driven by the absence of teens and young adults in pews, the rise of the religious “Nones,” and the erosion of trust in religious institutions. These days, different headlines are surfacing, highlighting
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,