THE INFLUENCE OF CHURCH ON WELLBEING IN ADOLESCENTS AND MILLENNIALS
Teleios Research conducted a survey by recruiting respondents from visitors to InstaPray, a Christian Instagram account. We asked 884 participants about their Christian life and how church affected their wellbeing.
I typically attend a church service __ times per month.
|
Answer |
Percent |
|
Once |
4.4% |
|
Twice |
5.2% |
|
Three |
7.6% |
|
Four or more |
79.6% |
|
I do not attend church at least once/month |
3.2% |
Gender
|
Answer |
Percent |
|
Male |
26.9% |
|
Female |
73.1% |
Age
|
Options |
Percent |
|
11-17 |
34.9% |
|
18-30 |
39.4% |
|
Over 31 |
25.8% |
Location
|
Answer |
Percent |
|
Africa |
4.6% |
|
Asia |
15.5% |
|
Australia |
2.4% |
|
Canada |
4.1% |
|
Europe |
12.7% |
|
North America (other than USA and Canada) |
2.2% |
|
South America |
2.3% |
|
United States |
56.1% |
Education
|
Answer |
Percent |
|
College graduate or post-graduate |
30.4% |
|
Some college |
19.4% |
|
High school graduate |
20.5% |
|
Some high school |
22.2% |
|
No high school |
7.5% |
Employment
|
Answer |
Percent |
|
Employed |
37.0% |
|
Homemaker |
5.3% |
|
Unemployed or looking for work |
6.6% |
|
Retired |
1.4% |
|
College student |
17.0% |
|
Under 18 |
32.7% |
Religious identity
|
Answer |
Percent |
|
Cultural Christian |
18.2% |
|
Evangelical Christian |
77.3% |
|
Christian Seeker |
4.1% |
|
Non-Christian |
0.5% |
How does church/church members help your wellbeing? (choose up to 3 of the most important)
|
Answer |
Percent |
|
Assist spiritual growth |
56.3% |
|
Comfortable and pleasing worship surroundings |
35.0% |
|
Encouraging praise and worship |
54.2% |
|
Emotional support |
38.2% |
|
I have an area(s) that I can direct within the church |
8.0% |
|
Prayer |
58.6% |
|
Bible-based fellowship |
38.0% |
|
Opportunities for service and outreach |
25.1% |
|
Helpful programs to care for my children |
3.9% |
|
High quality small group |
18.0% |
|
My needs are met |
11.4% |
|
My children’s needs are met |
4.7% |
|
None |
4.6% |
How does church leadership help your wellbeing? (choose up to 3 of the most important)
|
Answer |
Percent |
|
Bible-based teaching and preaching |
75.4% |
|
Powerful biblical vision for the church |
44.3% |
|
Supporting church programs |
31.3% |
|
Willingness to undertake church discipline |
17.3% |
|
Assisting my needs |
16.2% |
|
Encouraging, Bible-based speech |
51.3% |
|
Implementing my suggestions |
7.7% |
|
Effective pastoral care |
30.3% |
|
None |
8.4% |
