"The data is clear: religion has a powerful impact on increasing a sense of meaning in life, helping to protect against loneliness and mental or emotional challenges, and increasing levels of flourishing. Thus, a key component of your efforts in developing a protection from loneliness and finding meaning in life, for yourself and others, is your commitment to living your faith and creating an environment of religious pluralism where others are encouraged to live theirs."

Marriage and fertility rates have reached all-time lows in the U.S. in recent years, as fewer people marry or have children. These trends are likely to continue in the future. In 2023, only 72% of 18-year-old women in the U.S. said they were likely to have children, down from 85% in the late 2000s.

Wheatley Religion Initiative Director Paul Lambert joined religious inclusion expert Sumreed Ahmad for a discussion on the power of pluralism in the workplace, sharing ways their religious backgrounds have shaped the way they work and collaborate.

Lois M. Collins shares findings from "The Date Night Opportunity?" Report with Deseret News Audience

Brian J. Willoughby, a BYU Professor and Wheatley Fellow, shares research with the Institute of Family Studies.

'Teens and Tech' report cited in Deseret News