Gen Z’s Teen Loneliness Soars Compared To Previous Generations.
USA Today (3/20, O'Donnell) reports teens whose “face time with friends is mostly on their phones are the loneliest of all, but even those who mix real-world socializing with social media still are increasingly isolated,” according to a study by San Diego State University psychology professor Jean Twenge. Twenge also says “loneliness isn’t just an age thing; it’s generational,” and the study came as the topic of loneliness “gains considerable interest in the health care field because of its link to mental and physical health, as well as life expectancy.” Twenge added that the “increase in loneliness might be due to how teens spend their leisure time,” noting that Gen Z are less likely to “get together with friends in person, go to parties, go out with friends, date, etc.” than teens in earlier decades.

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