Though confidence dips with age, girls feel empowered with a friend by their side.
NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The vast majority of girls ages 5–13 experience loneliness—and the feeling intensifies with age. This is just one of the compelling findings from new research by Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the largest girl-serving organization in the world. The study reveals that as girls grow older, feelings of loneliness increase and, in turn, confidence decreases. But there’s encouraging news: the data also points to the power of friendship in boosting girls’ confidence to try new things.