As of August 2020, the majority of adults 50 and older knew that increased social isolation can have a significant impact on someone's mental and physical health, although women were more knowledgeable. Furthermore, around 40 percent of both older men and women said they have lost touch with many people since the COVID-19 pandemic.
This statistic presents the percentage of older U.S. adults who agreed with select statements about social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic, as of August 2020, by gender.
Percentage of older U.S. adults who agreed with select statements about social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, as of August 2020, by gender
Characteristic
Men
Women
Increased social isolation can have a significant impact on one’s mental health
86%
95%
Increased social isolation can have a significant impact on one’s physical health
85%
90%
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown me whom I can actually count on
62%
74%
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused my stress/anxiety levels to increase
51%
61%
It takes a lot of energy to try to connect with friends during the pandemic
50%
52%
At the beginning of the pandemic, I put more effort into trying to keep in touch with people compared to now
40%
51%
I have lost touch with many people since the COVID-19 pandemic
41%
40%
I find it difficult to talk to others about how disconnected I have been feeling
27%
27%
I considered reaching out for professional help during the pandemic, but did not know where to start
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?"
Note: Data reflects respondents who strongly agree or somewhat agree with each statement.
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AARP, & United Health Foundation. (October 6, 2020). Percentage of older U.S. adults who agreed with select statements about social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, as of August 2020, by gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1253781/social-interaction-and-isolation-among-older-us-adults-during-covid-by-gender/
AARP, und United Health Foundation. "Percentage of older U.S. adults who agreed with select statements about social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, as of August 2020, by gender." Chart. October 6, 2020. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1253781/social-interaction-and-isolation-among-older-us-adults-during-covid-by-gender/
AARP, United Health Foundation. (2020). Percentage of older U.S. adults who agreed with select statements about social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, as of August 2020, by gender. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1253781/social-interaction-and-isolation-among-older-us-adults-during-covid-by-gender/
AARP, and United Health Foundation. "Percentage of Older U.S. Adults Who Agreed with Select Statements about Social Isolation during The Covid-19 Pandemic, as of August 2020, by Gender." Statista, Statista Inc., 6 Oct 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1253781/social-interaction-and-isolation-among-older-us-adults-during-covid-by-gender/
AARP & United Health Foundation, Percentage of older U.S. adults who agreed with select statements about social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, as of August 2020, by gender Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1253781/social-interaction-and-isolation-among-older-us-adults-during-covid-by-gender/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Percentage of older U.S. adults who agreed with select statements about social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, as of August 2020, by gender [Graph], AARP, & United Health Foundation, October 6, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1253781/social-interaction-and-isolation-among-older-us-adults-during-covid-by-gender/
