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% |