Agree their social relationships are supportive and rewarding
Percent of U.S. young people agreeing or strongly agreeing, by age, 2025 (in percent)
Key finding
Highest: Ages 13-17 (64%). Lowest: Ages 18-21 (45%).
- Ages 13-17: 64%
- Ages 18-21: 45%
- Ages 22-25: 46%
Source: Springtide Research Institute, Does gender influence loneliness in young people? · Springtide surveyed a sample of 2,977 young people in the US, ages 13-25. Article published 2025-06-24.
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What does this statistic show?
Highest: Ages 13-17 (64%). Lowest: Ages 18-21 (45%). Ages 13-17: 64%. Ages 18-21: 45%. Ages 22-25: 46%.
Who published this data?
Springtide Research Institute, 2025. Source: Springtide Research Institute, Does gender influence loneliness in young people? (https://springtideresearch.org/post/data-drop/does-gender-influence-loneliness-in-young-people).
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