Key takeaways
Men are more likely than women to report feelings of disconnection such as not belonging to any group or community, and older men have higher odds of being socially isolated. Around 15% of men say they have no close friends at all, yet many report wanting more fulfilling relationships
- Around 70% of both men and women feel adequately supported socially and emotionally.
- Men are more likely to be socially isolated than women. They are more likely to say that they are “not meaningfully part of any group/community,” for example.
- Men and women socialize differently; women engage friends and family more often, while men engage in group activities.
- Overall, there appears to be much more of a class gap (as measured by education level) than a gender gap in loneliness and isolation. — albm.org, Smart Search
