Report: Half of Young Men Struggling with Isolation, Screen Addictions, Job Worries
August 9, 2026
New survey data is further confirming an alarming trend of increased loneliness, social isolation, and addictions to pornography and gambling among young men in the U.S., all while grappling with economic concerns. At the same time, the report noted that the vast majority of young men remain ambitious about their future.
In an extensive report released Wednesday by the Institute for Family Studies (IFS), authors Joseph E. Davis, Michael Toscano, and Ken Burchfiel analyzed survey data taken from a pool of 2,000 young men aged 18-29.
