Psychologist Angelica Ferrara’s research reveals a severe loneliness crisis among men, especially young men. A decline in meaningful connections since 1990 shows two-thirds of men aged 18-23 feel unknown by others and one-third have not socialized outside their homes in the past week. While women also face loneliness, they often shoulder the emotional burden of men, a phenomenon termed 'mankeeping.' Critics dismiss Ferrara's findings as 'himpathy,' but ignoring men's social isolation misses its impact on society. Increasing adherence to the 'man box’ by many men further contributes to emotional disconnection and misogynistic mindset.
Since 1990, there has been a sharp decline in how many people men say they are close to, and two-thirds of men aged 18 to 23 think nobody really knows them.
69% of young men believe that no one cares if men are OK, highlighting a significant issue of perceived emotional neglect.
The term 'mankeeping' describes the phenomenon where women become their male partner's only intimate social connection, picking up the emotional weight in relationships.
Men's failures to maintain close connections are not just personal failures; they are hurting society at large by contributing to isolation and disconnection.
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