The oldest members of Generation Alpha—whose years span from 2010 to 2024—became teenagers in 2024. New research captures what the eldest of Gen Alpha are thinking, feeling and experiencing. In 2024, Springtide Research Institute conducted a study of 13-year-olds in the US—the oldest members of Generation Alpha. In this report,
This post continues our series to showcase our learnings in a multi-year campaign titled What’s Working, a Lilly Endowment Inc.– supported project to discover how faith-based organizations are working to engage Gen Z. Over the course of 2024, we’ll visit organizations across the country that are revamping traditional methods and
Springtide Research Institute is hosting a series of conversations connected to our 2024 research on young people’s political engagement and attitudes, including when and why religious and political beliefs intersect. Below, members of our Springtide Ambassadors Program (SAP)—Gabriella, 18, Peyton, 15, and Brandon, 24, discuss some of their motivations, passions,
As part of our multiyear campaign titled What’s Working, sponsored in part by Lilly Endowment Inc., we’re talking with faith-based organizations across the country to discover how they’re working to engage Gen Z. Generation Spark supports young people by empowering adults to better connect with them. Born out of 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
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,
Young people report near-epidemic levels of loneliness and stress. Yet, young people know the importance of creating a sense of belonging and how adults can aid in the process. In 2019, Springtide Research Institute surveyed 1,000 young people and interviewed 35 more to understand young people’s experiences with loneliness, isolation,