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Gen Z’s Loneliness Problem is Getting Worse

The so-called loneliness epidemic is real and getting worse for Gen Z… 

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • The number of young people who feel lonely frequently continues to increase
  • Gen Z young adults feel frequent loneliness more than other age groups
  • Technology and social media are likely fueling their increased sense of isolation
It seems not a month goes by without another headline calling Gen Z the loneliest generation. And with them, more calling out trends that are being sparked by their isolation and yearning for connection, from entertainment shifts to the return of the dinner party. Hinge even launched a new program aiming to address the loneliness epidemic among young people, backed by a $1M fund. But while Gen Z’s loneliness is oft discussed, as both an issue and an opportunity, YPulse’s data indicates that it is only getting worse.   YPulse’s Mental Health survey again asked young people to report how often they feel...

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