Research Indicates Greater Impact of Isolation on Females with Significant COVID-19 Influence
The percentage of men expressing loneliness was lower compared to women. It increased from 6.6% (2017) to 23.1% (2020) but fell to 9.8% in 2021. This represents the number of respondents who admitted they experienced loneliness more often than occasionally. Data for this study came from the Socio-Economic Panel, with the latest figures being from 2021.
Loneliness in the population skyrocketed during the pandemic, especially among the younger generation. In 2020, the 18-29 age group had the highest rate of loneliness at 31.8%. However, before the pandemic, the elderly population was more likely to feel lonely. "Loneliness is not age-dependent," commented Paus.
The Green politician labeled loneliness as a "challenge for the entire society." Millions of people are affected by loneliness, and it's more evident now than ever due to the pandemic. "We can't ignore the ongoing 'social long Covid,'" declared Paus. As part of her solutions, she proposed an "Action Week against Loneliness" from June 17th to 21st and a campaign that includes short videos on social media meant to reach the younger demographic.
Based on the study's findings, single parents, unemployed, low-skilled workers, chronically ill individuals, and refugees have a higher likelihood of experiencing loneliness. There were no noticeable differences in loneliness rates between people living in rural areas or cities or between eastern and western federal states.
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