Springtide, Author at Springtide Research Institute

Relationships, Not Programs

Springtide April 1, 2020

Even before the outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic, young people were increasingly distrustful of large institutions. Our own research for Belonging: Reconnecting America’s Loneliest Generation confirms what other national research agencies have been reporting for years. Namely, distrust of institutions is at an all-time high, especially for 13-to-25-year-olds. However, our research went a step further: although young people

Community in a Time of COVID-19

Springtide March 27, 2020

The Weld Found Podcast explores “belonging in an age of social isolation and disconnection.” Dr. Josh Packard brought Springtide Research Institute’s latest research on loneliness to this conversation with Tim Coons, the Communications Director at the Weld Community Foundation. In this time of social distancing through COVID-19, the pain of loneliness and social exclusion is

At Home Creativity Campaign

Springtide March 25, 2020

Springtide™ Research Institute is listening to the inner and outer lives of young people ages 13 to 25. As an unbiased research institute, we seek to help those who care about young people care better, by amplifying and honoring young people’s lived experiences through careful research and actionable insights. Our inaugural research report, Belonging:

Belonging and Social Isolation

Springtide March 24, 2020

As the United States and much of the global community comes to terms with social distancing, it’s worth taking a minute to pause and consider all of the people who feel lonely and isolated even during the best of times. We can learn important lessons by understanding these expressions of

Young People Seeking Supportive Relationships, Not Programs

Springtide January 20, 2020

Relationships, not programs or institutional formulas for behavior or belief, are key to addressing the loneliness, social isolation, and stress so prevalent in the lives of young people today. Dr. Josh Packard, executive director of Springtide Research Institute, shared those and other insights with Holy Soup podcast host Thom Schultz

Adult Credibility Begins with a Relationship

Springtide January 13, 2020

Listening to the voices of young people, we are reminded that a professional title, job description, or credential isn’t what gives an adult credibility in a young person’s life. Relationships do. And those relationships are built intentionally and over time. Gracie O’Rorke, a first-year student at Vanderbilt University, notes that effective leaders also encourage relationships among those they serve. I was

Nearly 1/3 of Young People Have Almost Nobody to Turn To

Nearly 1 out of 3 Young People Have Almost Nobody to Turn To

Springtide January 10, 2020

One of the most astonishing statistics from our report is that nearly 1/3 of young people say they have 1 or fewer adults in their life they feel they can turn to if they need to talk. This is heartbreaking and calls for immediate action. Adults continue to be the most important

Adult Mentors: Caring Comes First

Springtide January 3, 2020

Coaches, faith leaders, teachers, and others in positions of authority, take note: it’s not what you know, but how you show you care that matters most in the lives of young people. “What makes community for me is the leader or the person who is running it,” says Ellie Disselkoen,

Minnesota Institute Explores What Is Replacing Religion for Young Adults

Springtide December 11, 2019

(Jean Hopfensperger,  Star Tribune, Oct. 19, 2019) Where are teens and young adults looking for meaning and connection today? “A new research institute has been launched in Minnesota specifically to explore this question, focusing on where 13- to 25-year-olds—from all religious backgrounds—are finding the support” that religious institutions often offered in the past.

A Springtide Glossary

Springtide December 5, 2019

Please Note: This is a growing list. “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—it’s the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.” (Mark Twain) Springtide Research Institute employs both qualitative and quantitative research as it explores and reports about how young people

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