SOCIETY
Springtide Research Institute examines how young people shape—and are shaped by—their social contexts and communities. This research area contains a variety of topics including media, technology, political and civic engagement, social relationships, the environment, education, and much more. These aspects of life are intertwined for all ages, but specific patterns and trends emerge for our youngest generations who are coming of age in a time of unprecedented change, division, and unrest.
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Research Reports on Society
How and Why Teens and Young Adults Participate in Civic Life
More than half of young people do not identify with a major political party. Many don’t trust political institutions, yet they care deeply about social issues. In 2024, Springtide Research Institute surveyed more than 5,500...
Data Drops on Society
Does religiosity inform how young people approach political differences?
What do young people think when they hear the word politics?
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