Results from the Spring SheSpeaks Women's State of Mind Survey reveal a slip back into negative territory with the pandemic's most significant negative impact on mental health and social lives.
SHORT HILLS, N.J., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The top emotion women are feeling today is, "Tired," according to the SheSpeaks Spring Women's State of Mind Survey that polled women across the U.S. SheSpeaks, the largest and most diverse community of female consumers and influencers in the U.S., has been conducting these surveys quarterly since March 2020.
By comparison, in the Winter Women's State of Mind survey, fielded in December 2021, the emotions, "Grateful" and "Hopeful" were tied for the top response at 41% followed by Tired (36%), and then Anxious/Worried (30%). That's a 25% increase from December of those who chose "Tired."
"This sharp turnaround from a positive to a negative emotion in just a few short months is concerning," says Aliza Freud, CEO, SheSpeaks. "It's especially revealing that the top response was, 'Tired.' By comparison, when we fielded the survey in October 2020, the negative emotion, 'Uncertain,' garnered the most responses. After more than 2 years of the pandemic, women are feeling worn out," she adds. That same percentage of women, 45%, also feel neutral to negative about their mental health.
Highlights from the survey:
- Asked to pick up to 4 emotions, 'Tired' was chosen by almost half (45%) of those surveyed followed by Grateful at 40%. Hopeful dropped to 37%, then Overwhelmed (31%).
- Just 20% of women say that their life is what they imagined it would be 5 years ago.
- Half of women (49%) said they have experienced burn out since the pandemic began while only 38% say that they have not, and 13% say they are not sure.
- The pandemic has had the most significant negative impact on women's social lives (53%) and mental health (49%) followed by physical health (38%) and personal financial situation (37%).
"From these results we can clearly see what women feel has been lost and the challenges we face moving forward," says Freud. "Given the impact the pandemic has had, it would be logical to think that physical health would be number 1, but it's not. A wide swath of women from all over the country, representing 4 generations, admit that their social lives and mental health have suffered the most. They are tired, burned out and left wondering what's going to be the long-term ramifications," she adds.
Methodology:
SheSpeaks fielded the Spring Women's State of Mind Survey from May 2, 2022 - May 8, 2022. A total of. 1,130 women , ages 18 to 65, from across the US completed the survey.
About SheSpeaks:
SheSpeaks is the largest, most diverse community of female consumers and influencers in America. Known best for creating exciting, original and collaborative branded content, our influencer marketing campaigns are powered by active, engaged members and rich consumer insights. With a reach of more than 300 million consumers a month, SheSpeaks is an award-winning marketing and media powerhouse that provides unparalleled amplification of community and brand voices.
Media Contact
Judy Kalvin, SheSpeaks, Inc., 9146930123, [email protected]
SOURCE SheSpeaks, Inc.
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