WHY IS THIS SURVEY IMPORTANT? Here's a quote from an article called Spiritual development: a missing priority in youth development​

"Spiritual beliefs, experiences, and feelings are central to the human experience and, as such, play an important role in human development. With respect to youth specifically, spirituality is thought to protect young people from such negative influences as depressive symptoms and substance use and to promote an array of desirable outcomes such as moral development, identity formation, well-being, and thriving. Considering this spectrum of benefits, many scholars identify spirituality as a key component to positive youth development"