Connection · 2025 survey
Social Engagement Since 2020
Compared to before 2020 and the pandemic, how would you describe your current level of in-person social engagement?
36% of young men are less socially engaged in person than before 2020, and 27% are more.
The split
- I am more socially engaged now 26.7%
- I am about as socially engaged as five years ago 32.8%
- Unsure 4.7%
- I am less socially engaged than before 35.8%
Topline, all respondents
- I am less socially engaged than before35.8%
- I am about as socially engaged as five years ago32.8%
- I am more socially engaged now26.7%
- Unsure4.7%
Most common answer
I am less socially engaged than before
Share
35.8%
Respondents
1,000 American men aged 16 to 28
The numbers
| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| I am less socially engaged than before | 35.8 |
| I am about as socially engaged as five years ago | 32.8 |
| I am more socially engaged now | 26.7 |
| Unsure | 4.7 |
Embed
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Citation
The Lafayette Company, Young American Men Survey 2025, “Compared to before 2020 and the pandemic, how would you describe your current level of in-person social engagement?”. 1,000 American men aged 16 to 28, fielded by Cygnal, October 22–26, 2025, margin of error ±3.01%. youngamericanmen.com/data/2025/social-engagement-since-2020
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