The pandemic disrupted social lives, causing a decline in in-person interactions. Yet, data shows socializing was already decreasing before COVID-19, marking an ongoing trend.
The average American spends about 20% less time socializing than at the start of the 21st century, with young demographics like teenagers seeing a 40% decrease.
This anti-social trend isn’t only a pandemic byproduct; it reflects a broader societal shift toward isolation affecting happiness and civic engagement.
With young men, particularly, choosing isolation while engaged in digital pursuits, their civic and social identities are evolving, highlighting a deeper cultural transformation.
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