Inside Gen Z loneliness
What if the most connected generation in history was also the most isolated?
According to Leger’s NextGen 2025 Study, 41% of Gen Z say they feel lonely at least once a week, with 17% feeling lonely almost every day.
This loneliness coexists with a highly connected lifestyle.
- 75% of Gen Z say they spend too much time on their phones,
- 80% would rather reconnect with the real world than through their devices,
- and 71% would like to use them less but find it difficult to do so.
In other words, they’re connected… but wish they weren’t.
Even in romantic relationships, the message is clear:
- 79% prefer to meet someone in real life,
- and 76% would like their relationship to be more face-to-face.
What we’re seeing is a striking paradox: a generation that grew up with digital technology, yet is experiencing digital fatigue and a deep need for tangible, authentic relationships.
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Have you noticed this feeling of loneliness among the Gen Z population? Share your experience with us in the comments.
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24 responses to “Inside Gen Z loneliness”
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Gen Z’s digital connectivity is impressive, but these numbers show it doesn’t replace real-life connection. We want relationships and experiences we can feel, not just scroll through. Balancing screen time and meaningful face-to-face interactions is key to addressing this loneliness.
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Yes..i absolutely agree with this statement..but i don’t think that it has anything to do with social media..
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They seem more into their phones probably for 3 reasons. First because internet is so smart now that it can draw attention based on profiling them & offering what matches their interest. Second, because parents are too busy and not realizing the importance of more time to engage new generation in real life discussion and activities. And third is the effect of group because all your friends and classmates are also immersed in the phone, so you cannot swim against the current.
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I find this article to be true .Its a life with technology ,I am one of the few that yes i use technology ,but i lived before technology took over peoples life,yes its nice ,but its habit forming as well
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Totally feel like this as far away from the family and friends that have been a huge amount of the support and enjoyment of my social life for most of my life and now I have moved across the entire country and the chance to get to see or chat with them are very limited due to the lack of funds to pay to visit or even call them
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Yes, I’ve definitely noticed this. I have a little sister, and she often feels lonely..Eespecially since I moved out. She tries to connect with people on Roblox, but she’s told me she prefers real-life interactions. I think a lot of people her age feel the same way: they’re online all the time, but it doesn’t fully replace genuine, in-person connection.
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I feel lonely because I have no family or relatives in Canada. I left Lebanon thirty years ago. Although I am a Canadian citizen, others still see me as an immigrant. The way we are treated makes us feel isolated.
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I totaly agree that this generation is feeling lonely , I believe that gadgets are making them separated more than connected
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Yes i think the cellphon is really not that good for the brain .. people as lost connection with other and it sad.
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Lots of people asking for true, trustworthy and deeper friendship online. Especially women and young moms feel isolated and feel ghosted often by other potential female friends
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I find it very lonely and like an outsider in todays society. The world has changed so much compared to the way I grew up. The thing that gets me the most, well a lot of thing’s get to me but I’ll start with the internet, social media, trying to navigate some site’s are nerve racking, I just want to throw my phone, social media, way to much, to much you can find out, personal info, causing nothing but bringing out the creeps. We neet to reset back to when life was simpler. The kids no a days need to know what it was like, chores, use your imagination entertain yourself, go out explore. Learn to be a real kid.
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No…I’m a boomer, 64 in a few days.
I manage pain and other chronic illness I also live much of my time in isolation as no one wants to be around someone like me.
I have also read that much of the senior population are in a similar situation. -
Yes, I have noticed this. Many people spend too much time on their phones, so they feel lonely. I think real-life communication with friends and family is very important.
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I think Gen Z loneliness is not only about phones or social media. Many young people feel pressure to always be productive, successful, and perfect, which can create stress and isolation. Even when they are around others, they may feel misunderstood. In my opinion, the problem is deeper than technology and is also related to expectations and mental pressure in modern life.
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I don’t think Gen Z is truly more lonely than other generations. I think they are just more aware of their feelings and more open to talking about loneliness. In the past, people felt the same but didn’t express it. Social media may not create loneliness, but it makes it more visible and easier to talk about.
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