Gen Z is grappling with big questions of identity, morality, sexuality and technology (including AI). Here’s a glimpse of what this newest data reveals:
A plurality of Gen Z (40%) strongly agree “people should have the freedom to identify however feels most true to them.”
Gen Z is unwilling to take a firm stance on whether there are moral absolutes. Over three in five (63%) agree “what is morally right or wrong depends on what an individual believes.”
Nearly half of Gen Z (46%) personally experience doubts about their religious faith.
A strong majority of Gen Z (85%) agree their generation spends too much time online (49% strongly, 39% somewhat). Over half (54%) also strongly agree “in-person relationships are more valuable than digital relationships.”
Overall, Gen Z has strong and often competing emotions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), with 35 percent saying they find AI exciting, and 34 percent saying they find AI scary. Half of Gen Z (51%) has used Chat GPT or a similar AI tool.
This newest data, alongside insights from experts, youth pastors and Gen Z themselves, helps provide better understanding of a generation coming of age—teens and young adults grappling with big questions of identity, morality, sexuality, technology (including AI) and more. There’s a pressing need to help Gen Z discover meaningful faith in a world of endless options. How will you respond?