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1 in 4 Young American Men Report Daily Loneliness, Gallup Finds

New data reveals U.S. men aged 15–34 are lonelier than peers globally, with higher rates of stress and worry.

Overview

  • Gallup's latest data shows 25% of U.S. men aged 15–34 felt lonely the day prior, significantly higher than the national average of 18%.
  • Young American men’s loneliness rate is 10 percentage points higher than the median for 38 OECD nations, with Turkey being the only country reporting a higher rate at 29%.
  • This demographic also experiences elevated levels of daily stress (57%) and worry (46%) compared to other U.S. adults.
  • Experts attribute the 'male loneliness epidemic' to societal pressures, digital disconnection, and restrictive gender norms limiting emotional expression.
  • Loneliness, recognized as a public health epidemic in 2023, is linked to increased risks of heart disease, mental health disorders, and dementia according to the CDC.