Barna: The Open Generation Study - European Country Reports on Teen Perspectives
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With a trusted group of partners, Barna embarked on the largest study in its history to understand teens’ perceptions of and engagement with three crucial elements of the Christian faith: Jesus, the Bible and justice.
CV worked alongside other Barna partner organizations, including Alpha, Biblica, and World Vision, to host gatherings to discuss country-specific results with missional leaders across the globe. Check out the country-specific reports to learn how to engage in opportunities to reach teens with the gospel.
In addition to exploring each country-specific report below, discover even more insights with an interactive index of the research put together by CV. Use this special tool to visualize the entire global teens survey and make use of the findings in your context.
Teens in France: A Local Snapshot
France: Open Generation - Country Report
France: Open Generation - Country Report
Teens in France are less likely than the global average to feel like their generation can make a difference. While over two in five teens globally (44%) agree strongly their generation can make an impact, just 24 percent of French teens say the same. Why do you think they lack this optimism? How can they be empowered, encouraged and equipped to address injustices in society? What to read more? Download the report.
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Teens in Germany: A Local Snapshot
Germany: Open Generation - Country Report
Germany: Open Generation - Country Report
Teens in Germany are unlikely to feel pressure to be successful, afraid to fail or anxious about important decisions, but just 15 percent are secure in who they are. What support can churches and families extend to teens to let them know people believe in them and that they can be proud of who they are? What to read more? Download the report.
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Teens in Ireland: A Local Snapshot
Ireland: Open Generation - Country Report
Ireland: Open Generation - Country Report
Teens in Ireland are greatly concerned about mental health and hope to be in churches that prioritize this issue. What are the factors that cause this topic to be so central to teens in your context? How is your local Christian community engaging with these mental health concerns and needs? What to read more? Download the report.
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Teens in Netherlands: A Local Snapshot
Netherlands: Open Generation - Country Report
Netherlands: Open Generation - Country Report
Dutch teens are less likely than their peers worldwide to receive Bible teaching from spiritual mentors or their churches. What are the characteristics of Bible teaching in churches or Christian institutions in the Netherlands? What works well? What doesn’t? What to read more? Download the report.
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Teens in Poland: A Local Snapshot
Poland: Open Generation - Country Report
Poland: Open Generation - Country Report
Teens steadily report a motivation to address injustice and a belief that their generation can make an impact. However, teens in Poland are less likely than the global average to feel like their generation can make a difference. Why do you think they lack this optimism? How can they be empowered, encouraged and equipped to address injustices in society? What to read more? Download the report.
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Teens in Spain: A Local Snapshot
Spain: Open Generation - Country Report
Spain: Open Generation - Country Report
Very few teens in Spain are Bible engaged. Even those who own a Bible say that common barriers to more frequent engagement include that they don’t enjoy reading the Bible or that it doesn’t interest them. How can Bible engagement be encouraged among teens? What can be done to help teens find more interest or relevance in what the Bible teaches? What to read more? Download the report.
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Teens in United Kingdom: A Local Snapshot
United Kingdom: Open Generation - Country Report
United Kingdom: Open Generation - Country Report
Teens in the UK rarely point to clergy or other church leaders as sources of Bible instruction. If attending church is not a cultural norm, how can churches and those who work with teens strengthen networks for Bible teaching? What to read more? Download the report.
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