Confusion, frustration and unhappiness. A survey of resources is provided for improving youth programs conducted by religious organizations. After a brief introductory chapter establishing the focus of the document, the second chapter offers an overview of adolescent physical, intellectual, moral, social, emotional, and religious development. In addition, the attitudes of young adolescents towards religion are discussed. Special attention is given to research findings related to adolescent spiritual concerns , attitudes toward religious practice, types of religious experience, growth of religious identity, perceptions of God, prayer and religious meaning, and the development of faith, as well as social and emotional needs of youths.
Subsequent discussion focuses briefly on approaches to ministry among young adolescents.