Young American Men Survey 2026

Friendship Formation

Thinking about the men you're closest to, how did those friendships mostly get built?

• By talking openly about personal things18.8%
• Over time, by getting to know each other while doing things together38.5%
• Both about equally28.7%
• I don't really have close male friendships10.2%
• Unsure3.7%

The Lafayette Company, Young American Men Survey 2026. 800 registered voters, men aged 18 to 30, fielded by Cygnal, September 15–18, 2026, margin of error ±3.46%. Full breakdown at youngamericanmen.com