RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY
Springtide Research Institute’s research illuminates what and how young people think, feel, and believe about religion and spirituality. Our studies address belonging within faith communities, how religion and spirituality impacts mental health, and why young people remain religiously affiliated (or why they disaffiliate). Springtide findings advance understanding about the many ways young people express their religious and spiritual lives—both within traditional religious structures and beyond them.
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Research Reports on Religion and Spirituality
Como en Casa: How Latina/o College Students Thrive in Catholic Campus Life
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...
What it means for teens and young adults to explore and experience sacred moments
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...
Where Spirituality, Religion, and Mental Health Intersect for Young People
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...
Data Drops on Religion and Spirituality
LGBTQ+ youth are less likely to identify as religious than their peers
Religion and Spirituality among Teens and Young Adults: Community and Practice
Tailored research for youth-focused leaders
We help religious and organizational leaders learn directly from the young people in their sphere. Our research services deliver precise, actionable insights.
