Many theorists have already pointed to the side effects of digital inclusion and dependence on the use of technology, especially with regard to young people. With the increase in violence and crime, Generation Z tends to become reclusive in their computers, video games and notebooks. As a result, we have never had such a lonely generation. Check it now why generation z is so lonely and the consequences of that.
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Possible reasons for Gen Z loneliness
Generation Z corresponds to those born between 1995 and 2010, the period at the turn of the 20th to the 21st century, marked by by the rise of technology – and an almost symbiotic relationship with economics, politics and personal. For those born in this very transformative and technological period, loneliness is a great companion. Discover, below, some justifications that theorists point to the loneliness of these young people:
- little interdependence
Decreased social interaction may be due to technology. In the old days, people felt comfortable approaching neighbors for help, such as advice on service providers or techniques for fixing broken items, for example. However, with the advent of technology, in just a few seconds it is possible to find tutorial videos, server contacts and various tips on everyday problems.
For shy or reserved people, this feels like a mega breakthrough. However, human beings have learned to be dependent on each other – since they were born, by the way. Therefore, this feeling of not being useful, not being sought after and not having anyone to count on can be much more lonely and make it difficult to create new bonds or friendships.
- shyness and technology
Studies prove that more sociable people tend to feel less lonely when using social networks. However, shyer people tend to be more frequent users of social media – and feel lonelier the more they use the networks.
The explanation for this is simple: social interaction platforms are not, in themselves, good or bad. It all depends on how your users use them. Thus, shy people tend to isolate themselves from social interaction and access networks as a substitute for friendships, which enhances the feeling of loneliness.
- brain overstimulation
At all times, our brain receives visual and informational stimuli. Whether through short videos, like Reels and TitTok, through advertising that is impossible to skip before 5 seconds or mega-produced clips. We are always bombarded with stimuli. Consequently, we are always busy trying not to be left behind with all the "break news" on the planet. Thus, we prioritize the online period a lot, instead of valuing face-to-face contact and interpersonal relationships. After all, the world can wait a while.
