FINDINGS
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2nd
Phase
Work and Civic Engagement
Work is more than a living
The second phase challenges the assumption that young people approach work in purely economic terms, and reveals a more complex landscape in which meaning, values and civic commitment play a central role. Among the main conclusions:Work as vocation and life project
For most young people worldwide, work is not merely a source of income but a space for self-realisation. 77% want their work to have a positive impact on their environment or community, and 75% see it as part of their personal life project.Sharp contrasts across regions
Young people in Kenya, the Philippines and Brazil approach work with strong vocational and communal purpose, closely linking professional ambition with service to others. By contrast, young people in Western countries tend toward more individual and cautious outlooks, with lower confidence in future job opportunities.Faith and work are intertwined
Among believers, 7 out of 10 say they can freely express their religious beliefs at work, and more than 60% say their work carries a spiritual meaning. For many young people, faith is not confined to private life but actively shapes how they engage in their professional world.Believers lead civic participation
Religious belief is a strong predictor of civic engagement. Believers participate significantly more in both religious (32%) and civil society (21%) organisations than their non-believing peers. Community membership also rises notably among those who have experienced personal hardship, suggesting that belonging serves as a vital support network.Academic Results
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1st
Phase
Youth and Religion
Youth is a time to believe
The first phase challenges the idea of an inevitable and linear secularisation of youth and reveals a more complex religious landscape. Among the main conclusions:Spirituality remains significant
In most countries a majority of young people say that spirituality has stayed the same or increased in importance over the last five years.Strong religious identity in some regions
In Brazil, Kenya, and the Philippines many young people identify clearly as believers and show high levels of religious practice.A “silent awakening” in secularised contexts
Even where formal affiliation and Mass attendance have declined, there are minorities of deeply committed young believers and a persistent search for meaning.Tensions between faith and moral choices
Many young Catholics pray, attend Mass, and go to confession but rely chiefly on personal conscience when making moral decisions, especially in the area of sexuality.Special Issue
Global results published in a special issue of the journal Church, Communication and Culture
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