Belonging · 2025 survey
Mentorship
Do you have a male mentor or role model who is a regular influence in your life?
40% of young American men have no male mentor or role model in their life.
The split
53% Has a mentorNo mentor 40.1%
- Yes, I have a male mentor or role model 53%
- Unsure 6.8%
- No, I don't have a male mentor 40.1%
Topline, all respondents
- Yes, I have a male mentor or role model53%
- No, I don't have a male mentor40.1%
- Unsure6.8%
Most common answer
Yes, I have a male mentor or role model
Share
53.0%
Respondents
1,000 American men aged 16 to 28
The numbers
| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| Yes, I have a male mentor or role model | 53.0 |
| No, I don't have a male mentor | 40.1 |
| Unsure | 6.8 |
Embed
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Citation
The Lafayette Company, Young American Men Survey 2025, “Do you have a male mentor or role model who is a regular influence in your life?”. 1,000 American men aged 16 to 28, fielded by Cygnal, October 22–26, 2025, margin of error ±3.01%. youngamericanmen.com/data/2025/mentorship
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