Why don't men want to get married? ——In-depth analysis from data to psychology
In recent years, "men are reluctant to get married" has become a hot topic in society. According to the analysis of hot spot data on the entire network in the past 10 days, there are multiple reasons behind this phenomenon such as economic pressure and changes in values. This article will combine structured data and psychological analysis to uncover this social phenomenon.
1. Statistics of hot discussions on the entire network
| Topic keywords | Discuss the popularity index | Main platform | Proportion of core opinions |
|---|---|---|---|
| marriage costs | 8.7/10 | Weibo, Zhihu | 42% |
| personal freedom | 7.9/10 | Douban, Tieba | 28% |
| Changes in concepts of marriage and love | 7.2/10 | Station B, Douyin | 18% |
| gender role conflict | 6.5/10 | Hupu, NGA | 12% |
2. Financial pressure: an unbearable burden on marriage
The data shows,78% of male netizensList financial stress as a top concern. The average cost of marriage in first-tier cities has exceeded 500,000 yuan, including betrothal gifts (150,000-300,000 yuan), wedding house down payments (800,000-2 million yuan), wedding expenses (100,000-200,000 yuan), etc. The average monthly salary of fresh graduates in 2023 is only about 6,000 yuan, and the income and expenditure are seriously imbalanced.
| Expenditure items | Average price in first-tier cities | Average price in second and third tier cities |
|---|---|---|
| Betrothal gift | 180,000-300,000 | 80,000-150,000 |
| down payment for wedding house | Starting from 1.2 million | 400,000-800,000 |
| wedding ceremony | 150,000-250,000 | 50,000-100,000 |
3. Changes in values: from "required" to "optional"
Contemporary men’s views on marriage and love present three major characteristics:1)62% believe that "marriage is not a necessary stage in life";2)45% tend to "realize personal value first";3)38% admitted that they "enjoy the freedom of being single more". This change is closely related to the lengthening of education years (average graduation at the age of 22) and the lengthening of career development cycles.
4. Psychological Mechanism Analysis
Deep psychological factors include:·Fear of responsibility (67% of men worry about being unable to fulfill the role of husband/father)·Social burnout (54% believe that dating consumes energy)·Risk aversion (49% worry about property losses caused by divorce). It is worth noting thatPost-85s and post-90sMen's performance is particularly obvious.
| psychological factors | Proportion of people aged 25-30 | Proportion of people aged 31-35 |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of economic security | 72% | 68% |
| personal space needs | 65% | 59% |
| Doubts about the value of marriage | 53% | 47% |
5. Social and cultural impact
Online public opinion is polarized:On the one hand, the awakening of women’s independent consciousness brings about an increase in expectations for marriage and love;On the other hand, "Lying flat culture" spreads among male groups. According to a survey on a certain dating platform,61% of unmarried menThinks modern marriage is "too demanding and has limited rewards."
Conclusion:The decline in men's willingness to marry is the result of multiple factors, which not only reflects the characteristics of the economic development stage, but also reflects the profound changes in modern values. Solving this problem requires all parties in society to work together to build a healthier marriage and love ecology, rather than simply attributing it to a certain gender group.
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