What do Latina/o students need to grow spiritually? Springtide sought to explore this question with the PASOS Network, a group of universities focused on culturally responsive ministry in higher education. The Springtide team surveyed and/or interviewed students at Catholic Hispanic-Serving Institutions as well as campus ministers serving students at these
Springtide Research Institute asked 4,546 young people, ages 13-25, about sacred moments, defined as “those things, places, or moments that feel special and set apart from others—experiences that evoke a sense of wonder, awe, gratitude, deep truth, and/or interconnectedness.” The data reveal that the majority of teens and young adults
Many schools focus on responding to the immediate mental health needs of young people; this is important given the dramatic rise in mental health concerns of young people over the last several years. Springtide’s research also focuses on what can be done to cultivate spaces that promote mental wellness for
Through nine seasons of The Voices of Young People Podcast, young people have described their perceptions of and experiences with religion and spirituality, mental health, politics and more. Now we’re evolving our podcast to offer even more insights into the lives of young people. The Voices of Young People Podcast
Latina/o youth represent a significant portion of the overall population of young people in the US. In fact, data from the US Census Bureau show that 1 in 4 children in the US today is Latina/o.1 While Latina/o immigrants in the US have historically identified as Catholic, religious affiliation tends
With constant change in our communities, our social institutions, and our world at large, most people are struggling to find new ways to navigate and cope with the stress that comes with change. Today’s young people are coming of age in times of unprecedented uncertainty and they may need more
Springtide’s recent research finds several small differences between young men and women, ages 18-25, when it comes to their religious affiliation, service attendance, and self-described religiousness. The same study finds even fewer gender differences for teens, ages 13-17. While small differences emerge in self-reported spirituality, there are no further differences
In our latest report, Cultivating Care: How & Why Young People Participate in Civic Life, we explore the complex dynamics that shape young people’s civic care, or the range of motivations, activities and behaviors by which young people participate in the political and communal life of society. Parents, teachers and
Age and gender both play a role in young people’s experiences of loneliness Data from Springtide’s 2025 Study of Young People’s Organizational Involvement show age and gender both play a significant role in young people’s experiences of loneliness. Small differences emerge within age groups based on gender, but age comparisons
From Thanksgiving tables to the comments of Facebook posts, political conversations can cause tension—particularly between generations. Whether it’s in conversation with a stranger or family member, many young people report feeling unheard when discussing civic life with their elders. Yet, young people still want to talk. Through Springtide’s report, Cultivating