Why are young men staying single? Study blames social media, affordability
September 23, 2026
A growing share of young men say they’re single by choice, according to a new study discussed on NewsNation’s “Katie Pavlich Tonight.” Two guests say the trend is reshaping dating and marriage for Gen Z.
According to the study, conducted by the Institute for Family Studies, an organization that says it has a mission to strengthen family life, about 70% of men under 25 are single. Half of them aren’t even looking for a girlfriend, Gen Z journalist Eli Thompson said, a sharp shift from 2019, when most young men said they wanted one.
