KNOWING AND BELIEVING IN THE NEXT GENERATION

A four-part study on understanding Gen Z

CHAPTER 1:
SHOWING UP

Why Relationships Matter to Gen Z

*translated materials coming soon

A PEEK INSIDE

This chapter looks at the impact that family and friends have on young people’s sense of self, well-being, and ability to thrive, and dives into the effects that relationships have on members of Gen Z.

UNPACK WHY KIDS NEED ADULTS THEY CAN TRUST.

It’s the quality over the quantity of relationships that matter in helping young people feel secure.

LEARN WHEN TEENS FEEL MOST CONNECTED.

Adolescents prefer face-to-face connection.

CREATE SPACES OF BELONGING.

“I love when someone acknowledges me when I walk into a room — when people actually see me. I do better when someone invites me in.”

IN THEIR WORDS

This study was made by the next generation for this generation.

7,250

ADOLESCENTS

SURVEYED ABOUT THEIR RELATIONSHIPS, BELONGING, AND FLOURISHING IN SUMMER 2023

GLOBAL INSIGHTS FROM

8

COUNTRIES

INCLUDING INDIA, MEXICO, UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES, UGANDA, KENYA, ETHIOPIA, AND TANZANIA

41%

OF GEN Z

ARE NOT CONFIDENT THEY ARE WORTHY OF BEING LOVED

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CHAPTER 1:
SHOWING UP

Why Relationships Matter to Gen Z

*translated materials coming soon

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