Solo boomer n, (2005): a baby boomer who does not have children and is either divorced, widowed, or who has never married.

 

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Just when I thought I was the last single boomer in the world, I discovered SoloBoomers.com. This survey gave me an opportunity to have my say about being solo in my 40s.
   Terry, 48
   Script Writer, VA

 

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Did you think you were all alone?

If you are a solo boomer, I want to know what you think. I have created a survey as a tool to gain insight into the thoughts and perspectives of this group of individuals. This is your opportunity to express yourself:

  • Are you solo by choice or by chance?
  • Feeling unconnected or unburdened?
  • Are you childless or childfree?

There is apparently no data out there on solo boomers- but here are a few related statistics from the Census Bureau:

  • In 2002 over 26% of U.S. households consisted of one person.
  • About 18% of women aged 40-44 in 2002, never had a child, compared to 10% in 1976. (Sorry guys— there’s no fertility data on you!)
  • In 2000, 29% of American women ages 35-54 were never married, divorced, or widowed.
  • 10% of adults will never marry. (So… that means 7.6 million boomers will never marry.)

I am a divorced, childless boomer, and an instructional designer by profession. After my divorce a few years ago, I began to wonder how other single, childless boomers feel about being solo. Conversations with friends convinced me that there are a lot of strongly held beliefs and emotions associated with being single and childless. Since there are quite a few of us compared to previous generations, I think our attitudes and perspectives are very significant. I intend to write an article or a book, or create a documentary on this topic.

So if you don't have children and you are a divorced boomer, a widowed boomer, or a single boomer, I hope you'll take my survey. You will not be asked for your full name and it should only take you 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Once you’ve submitted your responses, you will also have the opportunity to make comments and read thoughts shared by other solo boomers.

Survey participants should meet all the following criteria:

  • Born no earlier than 1946 and no later than 1964
  • Divorced, widowed, or never married
  • Childless
  • Living alone; no significant other

I look forward to reading your comments. If you have ideas for additional solo boomer survey topics, please don't hesitate to let me know. Thanks very much for sharing your time and your thoughts,

Amy Coats
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