Souls in transition: the religious and spiritual lives of emerging adults

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the religious and spiritual lives of emerging adults, focusing on their beliefs and practices over time.
• Analyzed cultural contexts and historical perspectives impacting emerging adult religion.
• Identified six major religious types and their evolution from teenage years to adulthood.
• Examined the relationship between religious faith and socioeconomic status (SES) outcomes.
• Emerging adults display diverse religious affiliations and practices influenced by cultural structures.
• Religious faith significantly correlates with positive life outcomes, including socioeconomic status.
• Many emerging adults engage in soul searching, reflecting on their spiritual journeys over five years.