Why some young men feel aimless and isolated

According to the Center for Economic and Policy Research, young adult men are more likely to be neither employed, in school or in workforce training.

Coming up Thursday at 9 a.m., MPR News host Chris Farrell talks with a masculinity researcher about why some young men don’t have a sense of purpose and say they feel isolated and stuck.  

And we want to hear from you, too.  

Do you know a young man who is feeling a bit aimless? What do you think is contributing to what some researchers call a “crisis of purpose” for young men these days? And how is all of this tied up in how we define masculinity? 

Call us at 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828 during the 9 a.m. hour.

Guests:  

• Kevin Roy is a professor of family science in the school of public health at the University of Maryland. He is also the co-author of “Nurturing Dads: Social Initiatives for Contemporary Fatherhood.”