Girls as Young as Age Five Feel Lonely and It Takes a Toll on Their Confidence, According to New Research from Girl Scouts of the USA
NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The vast majority of girls ages 5–13 experience loneliness—and the feeling intensifies with age. This is just one of the compelling findings from new research by Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the largest girl-serving organization in the world. The study reveals that as girls grow older, feelings of loneliness increase and, in turn, confidence decreases. But there's encouraging news: the data also points to the power of friendship in boosting girls' confidence to try new things.
- NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The vast majority of girls ages 5–13 experience loneliness—and the feeling intensifies with age.
- According to the latest findings from a recent GSUSA survey, completed in partnership with Wakefield Research, nearly 70% of girls ages 5–13 experience loneliness.
- These findings underscore the urgent need for interventions that foster meaningful connections and self-assurance among young girls.
- 64% of girls ages 5–7, 67% of girls ages 8–10 and 73% of girls ages 11–13 reported feelings of loneliness.