In all of the studies that I read around Gen Z and the topic of loneliness, a lot of the onus is placed on the excessive use of social media. Essentially they conclude that we are chronically online and that is why an overwhelming majority of 16-25 year olds are experiencing loneliness like no other generation.

According to Cigna, a US-based healthcare insurance company, 70% of Gen Z feel lonely. When I first read the statistics I wasn’t surprised. I understand why the effects of doom scrolling