Gallup Finds 42% of Young Men Prioritize Religion as Fathers Spend More Time With Children
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Updated · The Christian Post · Jun 21
Gallup Finds 42% of Young Men Prioritize Religion as Fathers Spend More Time With Children
2 articles · Updated · The Christian Post · Jun 21
Summary
Gallup data show 42% of U.S. men ages 18 to 29 now say religion is very important in their lives, up from 28% in 2022-2023.
A second Gallup measure found 40% of young men attend religious services at least monthly, the highest level for that age group since 2012-2013.
Institute for Family Studies data cited in the report say today’s fathers spend more total time with their children than any prior generation, linking the religious shift to greater family engagement.
Mental health pressures form part of the backdrop: FAIR Health said mental health conditions made up 52% of telehealth patients overall and more than 60% of claims among people ages 10 to 40 in early 2026.