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Does social media make us more or less lonely? Depends on how you use it

  • Written by Roger Patulny, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Wollongong
Does social media make us more or less lonely? Depends on how you use itResearch by Relationships Australia released in 2018 revealed one in six Australians experience emotional loneliness, which means they lack meaningful relationships in their lives. SHUTTERSTOCK

Humans are more connected to each other than ever, thanks to smartphones, the web and social media. At the same time, loneliness is a huge and growing...

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