In April 2020, a survey carried out in the United Kingdom found that since the lockdown restrictions were imposed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 63 percent of respondents have been more anxiety about the future, while 50 percent of the respondents have used social media more often than previously.
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Share of individuals who have engaged in the following activities more during the coronavirus lockdown in the United Kingdom as of April 2020
Characteristic
Share of responses
Felt anxious about the future
63%
Used social media
50%
Eaten unhealthy food
34%
Felt lonely
34%
Felt connected with my friends and family
31%
Engaged in physical activities
25%
Consumed alcohol
18%
Had good quality sleep
18%
Volunteered or offered support to those in my community
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Populus. (May 20, 2020). Share of individuals who have engaged in the following activities more during the coronavirus lockdown in the United Kingdom as of April 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1119260/activities-done-more-during-lockdown-in-the-uk/
Populus. "Share of individuals who have engaged in the following activities more during the coronavirus lockdown in the United Kingdom as of April 2020." Chart. May 20, 2020. Statista. Accessed November 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1119260/activities-done-more-during-lockdown-in-the-uk/
Populus. (2020). Share of individuals who have engaged in the following activities more during the coronavirus lockdown in the United Kingdom as of April 2020. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1119260/activities-done-more-during-lockdown-in-the-uk/
Populus. "Share of Individuals Who Have Engaged in The following Activities More during The Coronavirus Lockdown in The United Kingdom as of April 2020." Statista, Statista Inc., 20 May 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1119260/activities-done-more-during-lockdown-in-the-uk/
Populus, Share of individuals who have engaged in the following activities more during the coronavirus lockdown in the United Kingdom as of April 2020 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1119260/activities-done-more-during-lockdown-in-the-uk/ (last visited November 22, 2024)
Share of individuals who have engaged in the following activities more during the coronavirus lockdown in the United Kingdom as of April 2020 [Graph], Populus, May 20, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1119260/activities-done-more-during-lockdown-in-the-uk/
