The Lonely Illusion of Social Connection A recent poll in Hong Kong reveals a stark disconnect between Gen Z's perception of their online lives and the reality of their social isolation. Despite 93.
4% of respondents aged 11 to 24 being active social media users, they scored higher on the UCLA Loneliness Scale than those who didn't use social media at all.
This disparity is particularly concerning given the widespread use of social media among young people.