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Our new polling finds that Americans have significantly reduced their participation in social activities over the last 30 years. There have been double-digit declines in Americans entertaining people in their homes, going to club meetings, and doing volunteer work since 1995.

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In 1995, 88% of Americans said that they had entertained others in their home in the past year. In 2026, just 67% of Americans have done so — a 21-point decline. Church attendance has dropped by 20 points, and picnics and club meetings have dropped by 19 points.

29/9/26, 3:49 pm1 repost2 likes

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Read the full poll here: www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/9/...

dataforprogress.orgAmericans’ Social Activity Has Steeply Declined in the Past 30 YearsOur survey finds significant, double-digit declines in Americans’ participation in key social activities from 1995 to 2026.