Document Type
Research Paper
Publication Date
2022
Year of Award
2022
Date Assignment Submitted
2022
Abstract
The public health response to the breakout of COVID-19 requires fundamental changes in individual behavior, such as isolation at home or social distancing. However, the difference in COVID mortality rates between men and women could indicate gender differences in COVID-19 attitudes and behavior. In this study, we used a sample of 512 participants to examine whether there were relationships between gender and degree of adherence to social distancing and quarantining protocols. An independent samples t-Test was conducted to evaluate the hypothesis that men spend fewer days social distancing than women. The test was not significant. Another independent samples t-Test was conducted to evaluate the hypothesis that men spend fewer days in quarantine than women. The test was also not significant. While the results did not support the hypothesis that men follow COVID precautions less than women, it may provide helpful insights into what causes the gender difference in COVID-related deaths.
Publisher
Lynn University
Conference/Symposium
Lynn University Student Research Symposium
Contest
Research Paper
Award
Winner - Graduate
City/State
Boca Raton, FL
Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Instructor
Dr. Rachel Pauletti
Recommended Citation
Bennett, L. (2022). Gender disparities in COVID deaths.
Comments
Lisamarie Bennett won the 2022 Student Research Award in the Graduate category. Nominated by Dr. Rachel Pauletti.