Findings suggest ways faith leaders can facilitate belonging and mitigate loneliness in young people A new survey by Springtide Research Institute found that for many young adults, shelter in place and social distancing provokes fear and uncertainty, leading to increased levels of isolation, loneliness, and anxiety. The survey found that
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
Data about belief, identity, community, and purpose define the state of religion and young people today. In 2025, Springtide Research Institute surveyed 2,977 young people, ages 13–25, from across the United States to learn about four key dimensions of their spiritual and religious lives: belief, identity, practice, and community. Their
Mae 17, in Minnesota and Nicole, 23, in Washington D.C. share how a particular organization has had a positive impact on each of their lives. Mae explains how participating in Model United Nations has grown her self-confidence and sense of purpose, and Nicole describes how the Unity Walk, offered by
Hear Russell 16, in Maryland and Shruthakeerthi, 18, in California share how a particular organization has had a positive impact on each of their lives. Russell describes how writing and editing his high school newspaper has provided a helpful outlet for expression as well as community building, and Shruthakeerthi explains
Hear Roshini, 16, in North Carolina and Tara, 24, in New Jersey share how a particular organization has had a positive impact on each of their lives. Roshini describes how she’s grown in leadership, responsibility, and community building through her lifelong involvement in Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, and Tara explains how
Hear Esra, 17, in Vermont and Rachel, 20, in Tennessee share how a particular organization has had a positive impact on each of their lives. Esra explains how volunteering and then working in an elder daycare program has allowed her to build intergenerational connections, and Rachel describes how her own
Hear Astrid, 22, in Tennessee and Kieran, 15, in California share how a particular organization has had a positive impact on each of their lives. Astrid describes how four years of involvement in campus ministries at Christian Brothers University really shaped her, and Kieran explains how meaningful peer relationships have
Hear Savanna, 16, in Washington and Waslat, 21, in Vermont share how a particular organization has had a positive impact on each of their lives. Savanna recounts what has become a summer tradition with making swim team memories at her family’s country club, and Waslat describes her past work as
Welcome to 13 to 25: Research and conversation to explore how young people — ages 13 to 25 — grow into identity, spirituality, and wellbeing. Produced by Springtide Research Institute, and formerly known as The Voices of Young People Podcast, we talk to youth and young adults as well as experts and
When it comes to religious affiliation, it can be easy to assume a sharp divide: people are either religious and connected to a religious community or they are non-religious and not connected at all. But what about those who leave a religious community—how do they differ from those who have
Next month, join us as we reveal new research on how faith and service connect for young people Serving with Purpose: Connections between Young People’s Faith and Volunteer Efforts, a free 60-minute webinar and Q&A session, shares what Springtide Research Institute learned from recent research on faith and service, including