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Voas' findings on religious belief across generations
Those born before 1945 are more likely to believe in God without doubt, while those born after 1975 are twice as likely to express disbelief.
YouGov survey of young people (2013) results
Only 25% of young people believed in God; 38% did not; 41% believed religion causes more harm than good.
Williams and Lindsay on young people's spirituality
Young people, especially the deprived, view spirituality differently than middle classes and older generations.
Crisis religiosity in East Manchester
Refers to young people's indifference to institutionalized religion and the perception of churches as exclusionary.
Brierley's church attendance statistics (2010)
6.3% of children under 15 engaged in church activities, dropping to 4% for ages 15-19 and 3% post-20.
Coleman's longitudinal study on the elderly
Showed that even elderly individuals are increasingly losing faith, often due to negative experiences with churches.
Modood's findings on religion among Asian populations
High importance of Islam noted among older and younger Pakistani and Bangladeshi respondents, though younger individuals show less emphasis.
Cultural Amnesia according to Hervieu-Leger
Modern society experiences a loss of religious memory, with children no longer inheriting fixed religious identities.
Gill's description of the generational effect
New generations are increasingly less religious as society becomes more secular.
Collins-Mayo on individualisation in religion
Young people prioritize personal choice in spirituality, rather than adhering to traditional religious rules.
Lynch's view on spiritual choices available to youth
Young people encounter a broad range of philosophies and beliefs, leading to diverse sources of spiritual satisfaction.
Brierley's assessment of church perceptions among youth
87% of 10-14 year-olds see church as boring, repetitive, and old-fashioned.
PEW poll findings on Muslim identity in the UK (2006)
72% of Muslims expressed a strong sense of Islamic identity, with 77% believing this sense is increasing.
Samad on young Muslim women
Young South Asian Muslim women distinguish between religion and culture, using their identity to assert personal choices.
'Muslim chic' as described by Woodhead
The blending of Islamic identity with British culture, allowing for greater freedoms in lifestyle choices.
