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cord-274009-ew4diub5	Emerson, Kerstin Gerst	Coping with being cooped up: Social distancing during COVID-19 among 60+ in the United States	2020-06-29		.txt	text/plain	3910	249	62	This study examined the impact of sheltering in place and social distancing among adults aged 60 and older during the 2020 outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States. Using convenience sampling respondents were asked to complete a web-administered survey to explore impact of social distancing on loneliness, stress, and behavioral changes. Social distancing has significant consequences on loneliness and health behaviors among adults in the United States, many of which differ by age group. The purpose of this study was to explore how adults aged 60 and older in the US are coping with social distancing and sheltering in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. These included doing more or less: sleeping, engaging in physical activity, smoking, drinking alcohol, using recreational drugs, eating, solitary activities, engaging in in-person activities, making/receiving phone calls, using social media, emailing, ending/receiving text messages, and spending time on the computer/tablet/phone. Those living alone were also significantly more likely to report that their loneliness had increased since social distancing (42.4%) compared those living with others (27.9%).	./cache/cord-274009-ew4diub5.txt	./txt/cord-274009-ew4diub5.txt