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January 10, 2025

2. Where men and women turn for emotional support and social connection

Women are more likely than men to keep in touch with friends by phone, text and social media

Women are more likely than men to keep in touch with friends by phone, text and social media

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Women are more likely than men to keep in touch with friends by phone, text and social media

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2. Where men and women turn for emotional support and social connection
Women are more likely than men to turn to their mother, a friend or other family members for support
On balance, Americans say men and women have better access to emotional support than they did in the past
Women are more likely than men to keep in touch with friends by phone, text and social media
Similar shares of men and women under 30 regularly text and interact on social media with friends