GENDER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF LIFE IN INDIVIDUALS UNDER FORCED SOCIAL ISOLATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The article investigates gender-specific characteristics in the subjective assessment of quality of life among individuals who experienced forced social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study involved 81 participants, divided into two groups: the experimental group, which was subjected to isolation, and the control group, which continued their usual lifestyle. The assessment of quality of life was conducted using Oleg Chaban's scale and statistical methods. The results revealed significant gender differences in the perception of quality of life among both men and women. It was found that isolation had a markedly negative impact on quality of life, particularly among men. These findings highlight the necessity of gender-oriented psychosocial interventions to support mental health in conditions of social isolation.