Research Explores Impact on Learning From Speaking Aloud - Isolation Affecting Carers, Seniors, and Migrants to a Great Extent
The latest study by the Federal Family Ministry reveals that individuals who are single parents, elderly, or migrants are more likely to experience loneliness compared to other populations. This information was detailed in the 'Loneliness Barometer,' presented in Berlin.
Data from the Socio-Economic Panel, collected between 1992 and 2021, showed that 16.4% of single parents endured loneliness in 2021, whereas households without minor children experienced only 10.5% loneliness. A difference of approximately six percentage points was also observed in the years 2020, 2017, and 2013 when contrasting the two groups. The report highlighted that those who care for others tend to bear a heavier burden of loneliness.
Individuals with a migration history are also more prone to loneliness. In 2021, 16.3% of 18-year-olds and older with a migration background expressed feelings of loneliness, while only 9.9% of those without migration experience had similar feelings.
The pandemic's effects
Federal Family Minister Lisa Paus (Greens) stated, "Millions of people in Germany feel lonely, and this feeling has increased significantly during the pandemic." In the pre-pandemic period, the elderly, especially those over 75, were the most affected by loneliness. However, in 2020, young adults aged 18-29 were more significantly impacted, with a rate of 31.8% compared to the over-75 age group with 22.8%.
The researchers who compiled the data considered age, gender, and residential location in both eastern and western Germany. Their study featured adults aged 18 and older. It is essential to note that the latest data referred to comes before the Corona pandemic, and the Family Ministry shared that additional surveys for the years beyond 2021 would be available next year.
Minister Paus stressed that loneliness is a "serious issue" that negatively impacts society. She observed that this research provided a sturdy foundation for effectively combating loneliness. "We aim to remove loneliness from the taboo zone," Paus asserted. The federal government plans to raise awareness regarding loneliness through various campaigns, including a campaign week from June 17th to 23rd and social media clips.
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