ABSTRACT. The aim of this paper is to synthesize and analyze existing evidence on COVID-19 gender differences related to cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Using and replicating data from ABC News, ACHA, Active Minds, BMA, CVN, ICF, Gallup, Ginger, GMU/CCCC, HMN, ICFJ, Pew Research Center, Statista, TCDJ/Columbia University, UNICEF, the University of Southern California, Washington Post, and YPCCC, I performed analyses and made estimates regarding psychological distress during the COVID-19 lockdown. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling.

Keywords: COVID-19; gender; cognition; emotion; behavior; mental disorder

How to cite: Kirkman, J. (2020). “COVID-19 Gender Differences Related to Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders,” Journal of Research in Gender Studies 10(2): 148–159. doi:10.22381/JRGS102202010

Received 24 May 2020 • Received in revised form 23 December 2020
Accepted 25 December 2020 • Available online 28 December 2020