Recent data from the American Time Use Survey reveals a significant trend: young people are increasingly spending their free time alone. From 2004 to 2022, the percentage of free time spent in solitude has risen sharply for younger age groups. For instance, those aged 15-24 saw their alone time increase from 30% to 50%. This trend is less pronounced in older demographics, with the slope of the increase becoming less steep as age increases. Interestingly, the gap between men and women narrows with age, and by 65+, women spend more time alone than men. This shift could be attributed to various social and demographic factors, including marriage and mortality rates. The data provides a stark illustration of changing social behaviors over nearly two decades.
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