Social Technology Use and Loneliness: Exploring Online and Offline Patterns and Preferences in Young, Middle-Aged, and Older Adults

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Virtual contacts significantly reduce loneliness among young and middle-aged adults, highlighting effective online connections.
Older adults benefit most from in-person socialization, phone calls, and texting, with loneliness reduced by 16% to 30%.
ANOVA and correlation methods revealed generational differences in social technology use and loneliness levels across age groups.
Findings underscore the importance of face-to-face interactions while recognizing the role of virtual connections when necessary.

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Survey analysis shows how social technology affects loneliness in young, middle-aged, and older adults, highlighting differing preferences.

Zheng et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Survey analysis shows how social technology affects loneliness in young, middle-aged, and older adults, highlighting differing preferences.