b'KEY FINDINGSTakeaways & Insights on Young People from Springtide Research Institute1 Young People Are Uncertain.Almost 3 out of 10 young people report experiencing a challenging event that is causing uncertainty, discomfort, or stress in this moment. Twice as many young people turn to family (49%) and friends (55%) in times of need as they do to any other relationship. When they turn to that trusted person, the thing they want most, the thing that they say is most helpful, is the chance to just talk and be heard. 2 They Arent Turning To Religion.Young people said they turned to no one in a time of uncertainty as often as they turned to someone from a religious community (only 16%). This disconnect is a two-way street: young people report not reaching out to religious leaders in times of uncertainty and not being reached out to. Only 10% of young people heard from a faith leader or religious community during the COVID-19 pandemic. 3 But They Are Religious. Despite not turning to religious leaders, communities, practices, or beliefs in times of uncertainty or difficulty, the majority of young people identify as religious or spiritual. In other words, young people who identify as religious dont necessarily participate in religion in the traditional sense. The majority are not accepting the whole bundle of rituals, practices, and beliefs that religious institutions offer. 32 Call 800.533.8095'