Gen Z underestimates impact of social media on loneliness, Hong Kong poll finds

A survey conducted by the Hong Kong Christian Service (HKCS) between September and December last year found that Generation Z in Hong Kong underestimates social media's negative impact on their mental health. The poll of 572 individuals aged 11 to 24 revealed that frequent social media users reported higher levels of loneliness compared to those who used it less often. The study aimed to understand the connection between social media use and isolation among young people. The respondents included junior secondary pupils (Forms One to Three) and senior secondary students.