Discussed their real feelings meaningfully within the past week; 24% within one week to one month
33%
33% had discussed their real feelings meaningfully within the past week; 24% within one week to one month.
n = 3,004 men across America · Fielded 2026 · Cherry Data Signals
Methodology
- Sample
- 3,004
- Population
- men across America
- Country
- United States
- Fielded
- 2026
- Research by
- Cherry Data Signals
- Study
- Men and Emotional Openness
Cite this statistic
Cherry Data Signals (2026). "Discussed their real feelings meaningfully within the past week; 24% within one week to one month" Survey of 3,004 men across America, United States. https://cherrysignals.com/statistics/discussed-their-real-feelings-meaningfully-within-the-past
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