Connection · 2026 survey
Turn To First
When something goes seriously wrong in your life, who do you turn to first?
20% of young men turn to their mother first when something goes seriously wrong. 15% turn to no one, and 7% to AI.
Topline, all respondents
- My mother19.6%
- My father11.1%
- Another family member8.6%
- My spouse or partner14.8%
- A friend my own age10.3%
- A mentor, coach, or teacher3.1%
- A religious leader2.1%
- A therapist or counselor1.9%
- An online community or forum2.9%
- AI, like ChatGPT7.1%
- No one, I handle it on my own14.8%
- Unsure3.6%
Most common answer
My mother
Share
19.6%
Respondents
800 registered voters, men aged 18 to 30
The numbers
| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| My mother | 19.6 |
| My father | 11.1 |
| Another family member | 8.6 |
| My spouse or partner | 14.8 |
| A friend my own age | 10.3 |
| A mentor, coach, or teacher | 3.1 |
| A religious leader | 2.1 |
| A therapist or counselor | 1.9 |
| An online community or forum | 2.9 |
| AI, like ChatGPT | 7.1 |
| No one, I handle it on my own | 14.8 |
| Unsure | 3.6 |
Embed
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Citation
The Lafayette Company, Young American Men Survey 2026, “When something goes seriously wrong in your life, who do you turn to first?”. 800 registered voters, men aged 18 to 30, fielded by Cygnal, September 15–18, 2026, margin of error ±3.46%. youngamericanmen.com/data/2026/turn-to-first
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