Gen Z’s Romance Gap: Why Nearly Half of Young Men Aren’t Dating
February 9, 2024
Until very recently, American culture has operated on the flawed notion that teenage dating and sex required little encouragement. Teenage romance was once seen as a natural part of American adolescence. This, it turns out, is completely wrong. Teenage dating is not inevitable and it’s a rapidly disappearing part of the American teenage experience. These Continue Reading →
From Swiping to Sexting: The Enduring Gender Divide in American Dating and Relationships
February 9, 2023
The January 2023 American Perspectives Survey sheds some light on dating preferences, experiences, and perspectives. The national survey of more than 5,000 adults age 18 and older, including nearly 800 single adults, finds that Americans have strong dating preferences when it comes to living at home, being unemployed, and smoking. Continue Reading →
Deal-Breakers and Dating Apps: Trends Redefining Romance and Relationships in America
January 30, 2023
American social and dating life has undergone a dramatic transformation in the past few years. Join AEI’s Daniel Cox as he presents findings from a nationally representative survey and moderates a panel discussion that includes the Washington Post’s Christine Emba, Pew Research Center’s Juliana Horowitz, and Ipsos’s Mallory Newall. Continue Reading →
Younger Christians Care Less About Their Partner’s Religious Beliefs
February 13, 2020
Younger Christians are much more comfortable than older Christians with the idea of dating someone who does not share their views about God. Continue Reading →
Partisan Attachment: How Politics is Changing Dating and Relationships in the Trump Era
February 6, 2020
The January 2020 American Perspectives Survey explores dating and relationships. Abortion and Donald Trump are key dating dealbreakers for many Americans. Continue Reading →
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