Among adults aged 50 and over who experienced social isolation, women were more likely than men to report a lack of motivation, feeling more sad, and withdrawal from others due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This statistic illustrates the percentage of adults in the U.S. aged 50 and above who reported select changes in themselves due to social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic as of August 2020, by gender.
Share of adults in the U.S. aged 50 and above who reported select changes in themselves due to social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic as of Aug. 2020, by gender
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Because of social isolation, what kind of changes have you seen in yourself? Please select all that apply." 57% of men and 64% of women 50+ experienced social isolation.
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AARP, & United Health Foundation. (October 6, 2020). Share of adults in the U.S. aged 50 and above who reported select changes in themselves due to social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic as of Aug. 2020, by gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 17, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247421/select-effects-of-social-isolation-among-older-us-adults-by-gender/
AARP, und United Health Foundation. "Share of adults in the U.S. aged 50 and above who reported select changes in themselves due to social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic as of Aug. 2020, by gender." Chart. October 6, 2020. Statista. Accessed November 17, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247421/select-effects-of-social-isolation-among-older-us-adults-by-gender/
AARP, United Health Foundation. (2020). Share of adults in the U.S. aged 50 and above who reported select changes in themselves due to social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic as of Aug. 2020, by gender. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 17, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247421/select-effects-of-social-isolation-among-older-us-adults-by-gender/
AARP, and United Health Foundation. "Share of Adults in The U.S. Aged 50 and above Who Reported Select Changes in Themselves Due to Social Isolation during The Covid-19 Pandemic as of Aug. 2020, by Gender." Statista, Statista Inc., 6 Oct 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247421/select-effects-of-social-isolation-among-older-us-adults-by-gender/
AARP & United Health Foundation, Share of adults in the U.S. aged 50 and above who reported select changes in themselves due to social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic as of Aug. 2020, by gender Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247421/select-effects-of-social-isolation-among-older-us-adults-by-gender/ (last visited November 17, 2024)
Share of adults in the U.S. aged 50 and above who reported select changes in themselves due to social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic as of Aug. 2020, by gender [Graph], AARP, & United Health Foundation, October 6, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1247421/select-effects-of-social-isolation-among-older-us-adults-by-gender/
