American Institute for Boys and Men
@aibm.bsky.social
The only national research organization dedicated to issues affecting boys and men.
The American Institute for Boys and Men conducts non-partisan research on issues that affect the well-being of boys and men across the United States.
The American Institute for Boys and Men conducts non-partisan research on issues that affect the well-being of boys and men across the United States.
A randomized trial of the Becoming a Man program found nearly a 50% reduction in violent crime arrests by teaching young men to slow down reflexive decisions. Small interventions can save lives at scale.
Deaths of decision-making among young men
Exploring why young men face higher fatality rates—and the proven behavioral strategies that can prevent these deaths.
aibm.org
December 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A randomized trial of the Becoming a Man program found nearly a 50% reduction in violent crime arrests by teaching young men to slow down reflexive decisions. Small interventions can save lives at scale.
Men who re-enroll in college often succeed when structured support exists. The issue is less motivation and more whether systems help students navigate their return.
Getting men re-engaged in college
Men are 42% of students but 51% of stopouts. Why men leave college and how re-enrollment programs can bring them back.
aibm.org
December 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Men who re-enroll in college often succeed when structured support exists. The issue is less motivation and more whether systems help students navigate their return.
One of the major risks of AI companions is substitution: They can replace real world relationships before those relationships take root.
Synthetic companions, real risks: Why AI “painkillers” for loneliness need evidence before scale
Teens turn to AI companions for support, but the same features that help can also create dependence and delay real connection.
aibm.org
December 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
One of the major risks of AI companions is substitution: They can replace real world relationships before those relationships take root.
The religious gender gap is narrowing, but mostly because women are becoming less religious, not because men are returning to church.
Read the commentary: aibm.org/commentary/a...
Read the commentary: aibm.org/commentary/a...
Are young men really returning to church? The data says not so fast
Is the Gen Z religious gender gap reversing? Pew, GSS, and CES data suggest a narrowing gap—driven by women’s decline, not men’s revival.
aibm.org
December 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The religious gender gap is narrowing, but mostly because women are becoming less religious, not because men are returning to church.
Read the commentary: aibm.org/commentary/a...
Read the commentary: aibm.org/commentary/a...
For ages 15-20, the biggest mortality gaps are not from chronic illness. They are from homicide, suicide, overdoses, and crashes. These often unfold in minutes or hours, shaped by pressure, access, and circumstance.
Learn more: aibm.org/policy/death...
Learn more: aibm.org/policy/death...
December 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
For ages 15-20, the biggest mortality gaps are not from chronic illness. They are from homicide, suicide, overdoses, and crashes. These often unfold in minutes or hours, shaped by pressure, access, and circumstance.
Learn more: aibm.org/policy/death...
Learn more: aibm.org/policy/death...
Research shows that when teenagers have secure connections with a father figure, they are more likely to thrive. Fathers make a unique contribution that complements other caregivers.
Read the commentary by Anna Machin:
Read the commentary by Anna Machin:
Why every teenager needs a dad
Why dads play a vital, distinct role in adolescent development—and how their presence transforms teens’ mental health.
aibm.org
December 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Research shows that when teenagers have secure connections with a father figure, they are more likely to thrive. Fathers make a unique contribution that complements other caregivers.
Read the commentary by Anna Machin:
Read the commentary by Anna Machin:
Men are 42% of college students but 51% of stopouts. They are more likely to leave college and less likely to re-enroll.
New analysis by Ben Smith and Isaac Bledsoe examines why men fall out of the pipeline and whether reenrollment programs are reaching them.
New analysis by Ben Smith and Isaac Bledsoe examines why men fall out of the pipeline and whether reenrollment programs are reaching them.
Getting men re-engaged in college
Men are 42% of students but 51% of stopouts. Why men leave college and how re-enrollment programs can bring them back.
aibm.org
December 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Men are 42% of college students but 51% of stopouts. They are more likely to leave college and less likely to re-enroll.
New analysis by Ben Smith and Isaac Bledsoe examines why men fall out of the pipeline and whether reenrollment programs are reaching them.
New analysis by Ben Smith and Isaac Bledsoe examines why men fall out of the pipeline and whether reenrollment programs are reaching them.
Despite recent headlines, survey data shows no clear evidence that Gen Z men are more religious than young women.
The gender gap is narrowing mainly because women are becoming less religious, not because men are returning to church, says Ryan Burge.
The gender gap is narrowing mainly because women are becoming less religious, not because men are returning to church, says Ryan Burge.
Are young men really returning to church? The data says not so fast
Is the Gen Z religious gender gap reversing? Pew, GSS, and CES data suggest a narrowing gap—driven by women’s decline, not men’s revival.
aibm.org
December 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Despite recent headlines, survey data shows no clear evidence that Gen Z men are more religious than young women.
The gender gap is narrowing mainly because women are becoming less religious, not because men are returning to church, says Ryan Burge.
The gender gap is narrowing mainly because women are becoming less religious, not because men are returning to church, says Ryan Burge.
“Our study provides a sobering insight: society is more accepting of men falling behind, less likely to view their struggles as unfair, and less willing to provide help.”
Read the research summary by Alexander W. Cappelen, Ranveig Falch, and Bertil Tungodden:
Read the research summary by Alexander W. Cappelen, Ranveig Falch, and Bertil Tungodden:
Why society offers less sympathy when men fall behind
Society shows less sympathy when men fall behind. New research reveals people blame struggling men more and support fewer policies to help them.
aibm.org
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“Our study provides a sobering insight: society is more accepting of men falling behind, less likely to view their struggles as unfair, and less willing to provide help.”
Read the research summary by Alexander W. Cappelen, Ranveig Falch, and Bertil Tungodden:
Read the research summary by Alexander W. Cappelen, Ranveig Falch, and Bertil Tungodden:
AI companions are getting more usage, but the evidence behind their impact is still thin.
Our latest commentary looks at what we know, the risks for vulnerable users, and why stronger evaluation is needed before wider scale.
aibm.org/commentary/s...
Our latest commentary looks at what we know, the risks for vulnerable users, and why stronger evaluation is needed before wider scale.
aibm.org/commentary/s...
Synthetic companions, real risks: Why AI “painkillers” for loneliness need evidence before scale
Teens turn to AI companions for support, but the same features that help can also create dependence and delay real connection.
aibm.org
December 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
AI companions are getting more usage, but the evidence behind their impact is still thin.
Our latest commentary looks at what we know, the risks for vulnerable users, and why stronger evaluation is needed before wider scale.
aibm.org/commentary/s...
Our latest commentary looks at what we know, the risks for vulnerable users, and why stronger evaluation is needed before wider scale.
aibm.org/commentary/s...
We just launched Boys & Men Online, a new program at the American Institute for Boys and Men studying how digital technologies shape the lives of boys and men.
Led by David Sasaki, with fellows Isaac Rose-Berman and Bailey Way.
Learn more: aibm.org/boys-men-onl...
Led by David Sasaki, with fellows Isaac Rose-Berman and Bailey Way.
Learn more: aibm.org/boys-men-onl...
December 8, 2025 at 10:34 PM
We just launched Boys & Men Online, a new program at the American Institute for Boys and Men studying how digital technologies shape the lives of boys and men.
Led by David Sasaki, with fellows Isaac Rose-Berman and Bailey Way.
Learn more: aibm.org/boys-men-onl...
Led by David Sasaki, with fellows Isaac Rose-Berman and Bailey Way.
Learn more: aibm.org/boys-men-onl...
New Male Employment Data for November
The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
Men at Work: Trends and Metrics - American Institute for Boys and Men
Explore male workforce trends by race, age, and education with data on unemployment, participation, and earnings from BLS and CPS.
aibm.org
December 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
New Male Employment Data for November
The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
A study with around 35,000 Americans shows a consistent gender gap in sympathy. When the struggling worker was male, participants were more likely to blame effort and less likely to support policies to help them.
Read the full research summary:
Read the full research summary:
Why society offers less sympathy when men fall behind
Society shows less sympathy when men fall behind. New research reveals people blame struggling men more and support fewer policies to help them.
aibm.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A study with around 35,000 Americans shows a consistent gender gap in sympathy. When the struggling worker was male, participants were more likely to blame effort and less likely to support policies to help them.
Read the full research summary:
Read the full research summary:
This Giving Tuesday, we want to thank everyone who supports AIBM. Your support strengthens our work to improve outcomes for boys and men and the communities they are part of.
Learn more or make a donation:
Learn more or make a donation:
Support AIBM | American Institute for Boys and Men (Powered by Donorbox)
At the American Institute for Boys and Men, we are dedicated to understanding and addressing the challenges faced by boys and men in the US. Through unbiased research and policy advocacy, we aim to create a society where every individual, regardle...
donorbox.org
December 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
This Giving Tuesday, we want to thank everyone who supports AIBM. Your support strengthens our work to improve outcomes for boys and men and the communities they are part of.
Learn more or make a donation:
Learn more or make a donation:
This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the people who support and engage with our work. Thank you for being part of our mission.
We invite you to stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter.
We invite you to stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter.
Newsletter
Read the latest news from AIBM and learn about research and commentary focusing on the wellbeing of boys and men.
aibm.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the people who support and engage with our work. Thank you for being part of our mission.
We invite you to stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter.
We invite you to stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter.
Boys and young men are facing mental health challenges, and many turn to digital tools because the support they want is not available offline.
In a new commentary, Sema K. Sgaier argues that we need to design systems to meet boys and young men where they are.
In a new commentary, Sema K. Sgaier argues that we need to design systems to meet boys and young men where they are.
Mental health support is not reaching boys. It is time to listen deeply.
Support for boys mental health is falling short. Why young men turn to digital spaces—and how better tools and peer support can help.
aibm.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Boys and young men are facing mental health challenges, and many turn to digital tools because the support they want is not available offline.
In a new commentary, Sema K. Sgaier argues that we need to design systems to meet boys and young men where they are.
In a new commentary, Sema K. Sgaier argues that we need to design systems to meet boys and young men where they are.
Mark Brooks writes that England’s new men’s health strategy offers a blueprint for other nations. It emphasizes a male-positive lens, evidence-based action, and systemic change in health services and society. It invites countries to ask: if England can, why can’t we?
Read more from:
Read more from:
Lessons from England on creating a men’s health strategy
A look at why a dedicated Men’s Health Strategy is needed to improve outcomes, reduce preventable deaths, and tackle inequalities.
aibm.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Mark Brooks writes that England’s new men’s health strategy offers a blueprint for other nations. It emphasizes a male-positive lens, evidence-based action, and systemic change in health services and society. It invites countries to ask: if England can, why can’t we?
Read more from:
Read more from:
Our new analysis shows why gender gaps should be measured in both directions. Revising the Global Gender Gap Report reveals areas where boys and men fall behind in OECD countries.
More from Richard V. Reeves and Allen Downey here:
More from Richard V. Reeves and Allen Downey here:
Beyond half measures: How to improve gender gap indices
Gender equality metrics should capture gaps in both directions. In OECD nations, men often lag in education and health—issues current reports overlook.
aibm.org
November 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Our new analysis shows why gender gaps should be measured in both directions. Revising the Global Gender Gap Report reveals areas where boys and men fall behind in OECD countries.
More from Richard V. Reeves and Allen Downey here:
More from Richard V. Reeves and Allen Downey here:
Today is International Men’s Day
It is an opportunity to recognize the positive contributions men make in their families, workplaces, and communities, while also acknowledging the real challenges many men face in areas like mental health, education, and connection.
Learn more:
It is an opportunity to recognize the positive contributions men make in their families, workplaces, and communities, while also acknowledging the real challenges many men face in areas like mental health, education, and connection.
Learn more:
International Men's Day
International Men’s Day, Nov 19, honors men’s contributions and highlights challenges in mental health, education, and beyond.
aibm.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Today is International Men’s Day
It is an opportunity to recognize the positive contributions men make in their families, workplaces, and communities, while also acknowledging the real challenges many men face in areas like mental health, education, and connection.
Learn more:
It is an opportunity to recognize the positive contributions men make in their families, workplaces, and communities, while also acknowledging the real challenges many men face in areas like mental health, education, and connection.
Learn more:
International Men’s Day is a chance to reflect on how boys and men are doing. Richard V. Reeves explains in the Sunday Paper why supporting men strengthens all of us.
Read more:
Read more:
Why We Must Keep an Open Mind Toward International Men's Day
Acknowledging boys and men is not abandoning gender equality, says Richard Reeves. It is embracing it.
Listen to this article.0:00/373.4203751×
November 19th is International Men’s Day. I know, I know. This day can seem like a bit of a joke or catering to a narrow
www.mariashriversundaypaper.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
International Men’s Day is a chance to reflect on how boys and men are doing. Richard V. Reeves explains in the Sunday Paper why supporting men strengthens all of us.
Read more:
Read more:
AIBM Research Fellow Dr. Dominick Shattuck explains why men delay seeking care, how the system fails them, and why strong relationships—not just supplements and fitness routines—are the real key to long-term health and fulfillment.
Watch the full conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu_V...
Watch the full conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu_V...
Why Men Struggle with Healthcare, Friendship, and Vulnerability - Dr. Dominick Shattuck
Dr. Dominick Shattuck is a Research Fellow at the American Institute for Boys and Men, Johns Hopkins faculty member, men's health researcher and a consultant specializing in friendship dynamics. Most men optimize their gym routine but neglect the one thing that actually keeps them alive. Why do men avoid healthcare until it's too late, and why does the healthcare system fail them when they finally show up? Dr. Shattuck reveals the structural and psychological barriers keeping men from seeking help, and shares the surprising truth from Harvard's longevity study: relationships, not fitness optimization or supplements, are what actually keep you healthy and fulfilled. Expect to learn why medical schools don't teach men's health and how that affects your care, the vulnerability perception gap and what other men actually think when you open up, how to optimize relationships the same way you optimize your fitness routine, why men leave mental health...
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
AIBM Research Fellow Dr. Dominick Shattuck explains why men delay seeking care, how the system fails them, and why strong relationships—not just supplements and fitness routines—are the real key to long-term health and fulfillment.
Watch the full conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu_V...
Watch the full conversation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu_V...
Sports betting has exploded since 2018, growing from a $5 billion to a $150 billion industry. The problem isn’t just gambling, but its seamless integration into the technology we already can’t put down.
AIBM Research Fellow Isaac Rose-Berman examines how this shift is creating a growing concern:
AIBM Research Fellow Isaac Rose-Berman examines how this shift is creating a growing concern:
The rise of sports betting is a growing public health crisis
Sports betting is more addictive than ever, and millions of young Americans are paying the price.
www.statnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Sports betting has exploded since 2018, growing from a $5 billion to a $150 billion industry. The problem isn’t just gambling, but its seamless integration into the technology we already can’t put down.
AIBM Research Fellow Isaac Rose-Berman examines how this shift is creating a growing concern:
AIBM Research Fellow Isaac Rose-Berman examines how this shift is creating a growing concern:
This Veterans Day, we honor those who served and the communities they continue to strengthen.
Through groups like Team RWB and The American Legion, veterans build belonging and purpose that extend far beyond military service.
Through groups like Team RWB and The American Legion, veterans build belonging and purpose that extend far beyond military service.
Bands of brothers: How veterans groups build social connections among men and boys
Veterans embody “no one gets left behind,” showing how service and community can fight men’s loneliness and build lasting connection.
aibm.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
This Veterans Day, we honor those who served and the communities they continue to strengthen.
Through groups like Team RWB and The American Legion, veterans build belonging and purpose that extend far beyond military service.
Through groups like Team RWB and The American Legion, veterans build belonging and purpose that extend far beyond military service.
New Male Employment Data for October
New Male Employment Data for October The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
New Male Employment Data for October The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
Men at Work: Trends and Metrics - American Institute for Boys and Men
Explore male workforce trends by race, age, and education with data on unemployment, participation, and earnings from BLS and CPS.
aibm.org
November 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
New Male Employment Data for October
New Male Employment Data for October The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
New Male Employment Data for October The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
Nov 11th is Veterans Day.
Dan Vallone looks at how veterans bring the spirit of “no one gets left behind” into civilian life. Groups like Team RWB and the American Legion show how service and shared purpose help build lasting community and connection.
Read more:
Dan Vallone looks at how veterans bring the spirit of “no one gets left behind” into civilian life. Groups like Team RWB and the American Legion show how service and shared purpose help build lasting community and connection.
Read more:
Bands of brothers: How veterans groups build social connections among men and boys
Veterans embody “no one gets left behind,” showing how service and community can fight men’s loneliness and build lasting connection.
aibm.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Nov 11th is Veterans Day.
Dan Vallone looks at how veterans bring the spirit of “no one gets left behind” into civilian life. Groups like Team RWB and the American Legion show how service and shared purpose help build lasting community and connection.
Read more:
Dan Vallone looks at how veterans bring the spirit of “no one gets left behind” into civilian life. Groups like Team RWB and the American Legion show how service and shared purpose help build lasting community and connection.
Read more: