Nearly 66% of Canadians would feel more comfortable and happier about having fewer social interactions than before the pandemic, according to a recent survey LifeWorks.
Two-thirds of those surveyed thus obtained a mental health score two points higher than the national average, which also fell in February.
Conversely, 16% of Canadians surveyed would like to have more social interactions after this period of confinement and health restrictions.
“Obviously people seem to be comfortable having fewer social interactions, and while we’ve gotten used to it, that doesn’t mean it’s the best thing in the long run. Before the pandemic, there was a general tendency to isolate oneself more, a phenomenon which has now gained momentum”, explained Thursday in a press release Paula Allen, global director and senior vice president, Research and global well-being of LifeWorks.
The health crisis has also had an impact on the professional goals of Canadians. Almost half of the respondents indicated that they are thinking of changing careers or shortening their careers.
The survey was conducted online with 3,000 Canadians from February 1 to 8, 2022.
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