Are Gen Z the loneliest generation in human history?
Daily Politics from the New Statesman
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The Loneliness Epidemic Among Youth
This chapter examines the rising loneliness among schoolchildren and young adults, noting a significant shift in perceptions of social isolation in modern society. It discusses the impact of individualism, social media, and economic factors on young people's ability to forge meaningful connections. The speakers highlight the importance of incidental social interactions and how the decline of community bonds has contributed to a loneliness epidemic, particularly exacerbated by the pandemic.
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