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Deep Dives
It's hard to keep up with all the books and research studies being published, which is why we're doing the work to read them for you! Browse our bookshelf and click in to see top takeaways and themes to help you accelerate your understanding of future generations.
Our past reviews are organizing alphabetically below.
by Ichikowitz Family Foundation (IFF). 2022. Africa.
This report examines the perspectives of over 8,500 young Africans (ages 18–24) on a wide range of issues, including democracy and the environment. While not every topic directly relates to OneHope’s work, the report provides valuable, data-driven insights into the concerns and aspirations of Africa’s future leaders.
by Jonathan Haidt. 2024. USA.
Jonathan Haidt highlights research across the US and other Western nations that links a rise in a "phone-based childhood" to increases in mental health struggles. He argues for a return to a "play-based childhood" and outlines a plan for society to respond.
Want a quicker rundown? Check out our key findings here!
by Jeffrey F. Keuss (ed.). 2024. USA.
This book is a collection of essays compiled and edited by the team at Pivot NW Research. Their goal is to identify what attracts and retains young adults in communities, especially faith communities. The question driving their research is, “How do young adult Christians perceive faithfulness?”
Check out our highlights if you're short on time.
by Springtide Research Institute. 2023. USA.
Springtide’s 2023 report explores young people’s perceptions of sacred experiences—moments, places, or things that feel uniquely significant and transcendent. Today’s youth often encounter the sacred in everyday life, remaining open to interruptions that point to a spiritual reality. The challenge for the Church is to create personal, relational, and extraordinary experiences that allow young people to encounter God in meaningful ways.
by Vern Bengtson. 2013. USA.
This book represents a long-term study on the intergenerational transmission of faith within families. Bengtson argues that, despite significant cultural shifts, parental influence remains a consistent and vital factor in shaping children’s faith decisions. The findings from the Families and Faith study have practical relevance for OneHope’s next-generation initiatives.
by Christian Smith. 2021. USA.
This 2021 book investigates the family’s role as a primary agent of spiritual influence in passing down religious faith and practices. Smith observes that, for many parents, religion often takes a backseat to other priorities and values. As the Church seeks to support parents in their role as spiritual guides, studies like Smith’s offer crucial insights into contemporary parenting perspectives.
by Donna Freitas. 2017. USA.
Donna Freitas’ book presents a qualitative analysis of two key dynamics shaping young people’s experiences on social media: the "popularity principle" and the "curated self." As OneHope and its partners continue to support young people in living out their Christian faith, understanding the unique pressures of the digital age will be critical to effectively walking alongside them in this space.
by Barna Research Group. 2022. Global. Latin America. Asia-Pacific.
The Open Generation is an international research study to help church leaders understand teenagers around the world. It is the largest study Barna has ever conducted focusing on teens’ perceptions of and engagement with three crucial elements of the Christian faith: Jesus, the Bible and justice. We've read and summarized the study to help you quickly access the most important learnings, as well as broken down the research insights by region.
OneHope's Research Team reviewed Barna's reports on their Global, Latin American, and Asian studies. Each review can be found within this link.
by Young Life. 2024. Global.
Young Life commissioned the RELATE research project to gain a deeper understanding of upcoming generations and identify ways to support their flourishing. This global study includes surveys from 7,261 teens, aged 13-24, across eight countries in five regions, representing diverse ethnicities and geographies.
Don't have time to read the full review? Click here to see our key findings!
by American Bible Society. 2024. USA.
This report is the latest in American Bible Society's annual research series, exploring how Americans engage with Scripture, as well as their perceptions, practices, and spiritual health. Data was collected from 2,506 adults aged 18 and older between January 4 and 23, 2024.
For a quick look, check out our key takeaways!
by Youthscape UK. 2024. UK.
Feel-Good News is the second installment of a three-part research project conducted by The Youthscape Centre for Research in partnership with Scripture Union. The broader project, Translating God, examines how young people understand and engage with the Christian narrative. This report highlights six distinct categories of young people’s relationships to Christianity and offers strategies for sharing the gospel with these diverse groups.
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Let us know! We're always looking for more research, especially to help us understand how to minister in a global context. Seen an interesting research study or book? Send it to us at research@onehope.net.
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