Felix Wunnike, a business psychology graduate, discovered a significant number of his young TikTok followers expressed feelings of loneliness, prompting him to write a self-help book titled 'Everything You Need to Know About Finding a Friend.' He attributes the loneliness trend to the COVID-19 pandemic and social media's negative effects, which hinder real-life connections. Research indicates loneliness affects not only job prospects but also school performance, with studies revealing that one in six people globally feel lonely, and among teenagers, the statistic rises to one in five. Furthermore, loneliness may contribute to authoritarian thinking among young individuals.
Many of my younger followers feel really lonely and say that they really don't have any friends at all. That shocked me a lot.
Despite all the positive aspects, social media can overlook the importance of building friendships in real life.
Loneliness can lead to authoritarian thinking; young people suffering from it are more susceptible to political extremism.
One in six people worldwide feels lonely; among teenagers, it's even one in five.
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