In The News May 13, 2026

Nobody’s socializing with their neighbors anymore

Avery Shields

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In The News May 8, 2026

Why women are moving so far left

Avery Shields

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Survey Report April 27, 2026

Strangers Next Door: The Decline of Neighborhood Socializing and the Class Divide in Belonging

Daniel A. Cox, Jae Grace, Avery Shields

Acknowledgment The American Enterprise Institute’s Survey Center on American Life is grateful to the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation for its generous support of this research. As Americans spend more of their time online, the neighborhood—once a primary physical location for real-world socialization—is playing less of a central role than ever before. Since Continue Reading →

In The News April 22, 2026

The guys behind the men’s purity movement

Avery Shields

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In The News April 17, 2026

The Donald J. Trump Guide to Classic Fairy Tales

Avery Shields

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In The News April 12, 2026

Is Masculinity in Crisis? These TV Shows Suggest Yes

Avery Shields

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In The News April 1, 2026

Boys are Pulling Away. Mentorship Can Bring Them Back

Avery Shields

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In The News March 31, 2026

The Real Religious ‘Renewal’ Happening in Gen Z

Avery Shields

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In The News March 21, 2026

Why Some Men Struggle to Keep Up With Friendships

Avery Shields

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In The News March 20, 2026

What We Lost When We Lost Rom-Coms

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Survey Reports

Daniel A. Cox, Jae Grace, Avery Shields
April 27, 2026

Strangers Next Door: The Decline of Neighborhood Socializing and the Class Divide in Belonging

Acknowledgment The American Enterprise Institute’s Survey Center on American Life is grateful to the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation for its generous support of this research. As Americans spend more of their time online, the neighborhood—once a primary physical location for real-world socialization—is playing less of a central role than ever before. Since Continue Reading →

Daniel A. Cox, Kelsey Eyre Hammond
November 20, 2025

Individuality and Moral Behavior: A Generational Divide in Moral Judgments and Self-Expression

Younger and older Americans increasingly disagree on the morality of certain behaviors, reflecting deep shifts in views about individuality, self-expression, and the role of community and faith. Continue Reading →

Daniel A. Cox
July 2, 2025

America’s Cultural Crossroads: Enduring Discontent, Rising Disconnection, and an Uncertain Future

A new survey from the Survey Center on American Life shows Americans are changing course on major cultural issues—from immigration and gay rights to gender roles and public trust. Continue Reading →

Daniel A. Cox, Kelsey Eyre Hammond
January 29, 2025

Romantic Recession: How Politics, Pessimism, and Anxiety Shape American Courtship

A new report by the Survey Center on American life finds that safety concerns and declining trust are reshaping modern dating, leaving many singles feeling pessimistic about their prospects. Sharp gender divides in attitudes toward dating apps, trust, and relationships reveal how these challenges are redefining the search for connection. Continue Reading →