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Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers,New
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In innumerable discussions and activities dedicated to better understanding and helping teenagers, one aspect of teenage life is curiously overlooked. Very few such efforts pay serious attention to the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of American adolescents. But many teenagers are very involved in religion. Surveys reveal that 35% attend religious services weekly and another 15% attend at least monthly. 60% say that religious faith is important in their lives. 40% report that they pray daily. 25% say that they have been 'born again.' Teenagers feel good about the congregations they belong to. Some say that faith provides them with guidance and resources for knowing how to live well. What is going on in the religious and spiritual lives of American teenagers? What do they actually believe? What religious practices do they engage in? Do they expect to remain loyal to the faith of their parents? Or are they abandoning traditional religious institutions in search of a new, more authentic 'spirituality'? This book attempts to answer these and related questions as definitively as possible. It reports the findings of The National Study of Youth and Religion, the largest and most detailed such study ever undertaken. The NYSR conducted a nationwide telephone survey of teens and significant caregivers, as well as nearly 300 indepth facetoface interviews with a sample of the population that was surveyed. The results show that religion and spirituality are indeed very significant in the lives of many American teenagers. Among many other discoveries, they find that teenagers are far more influenced by the religious beliefs and practices of their parents and caregivers than commonly thought. They refute the conventional wisdom that teens are 'spiritual but not religious.' And they confirm that greater religiosity is significantly associated with more positive adolescent life outcomes. This eagerlyawaited volume not only provides an unprecedented understanding of adolescent religion and spirituality but, because teenagers serve as bellwethers for possible future trends, it affords an important and distinctive window through which to observe and assess the current state and future direction of American religion as a whole.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers'? A: The book explores the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of American teenagers, investigating their beliefs, practices, and the impact of parental influence on their faith.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Soul Searching' is Christian Smith.
- Q: What type of research is presented in this book? A: The book presents findings from The National Study of Youth and Religion, which includes a nationwide survey and in-depth interviews with teenagers and their caregivers.
- Q: When was 'Soul Searching' published? A: The book was published on April 13, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Does the book discuss the future trends of American religion? A: Yes, it analyzes the religious and spiritual lives of teenagers as potential indicators for future trends in American religion.
- Q: What unique insights does the book provide about teenagers and religion? A: The book reveals that many teenagers are significantly influenced by their parents' religious beliefs and practices, challenging the notion that they are 'spiritual but not religious'.
- Q: Is there any discussion on the effects of religiosity on adolescent life outcomes? A: Yes, the book confirms that greater religiosity is associated with more positive outcomes in adolescent life.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is a reprint edition of 'Soul Searching'.