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Hong Kong Gen Z underestimates social media's loneliness impact: poll

A recent poll in Hong Kong revealed that a significant majority of young people, specifically Generation Z, underestimate the negative effects of social media on their mental well-being. The survey indicated that active social media users reported higher levels of loneliness compared to non-users, with a notable percentage of frequent users experiencing potentially severe social isolation. AI

IMPACT Highlights the potential negative psychological effects of digital platforms on young users.

RANK_REASON The item is a poll result and analysis, not a direct announcement of a new model, product, or policy.

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Hong Kong Gen Z underestimates social media's loneliness impact: poll

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kate Chan ·

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

    Members of Hong Kong’s Generation Z tend to underestimate the negative impact of social media on their mental health and those who frequently use the online platforms are lonelier than those who do not, a survey has found. The Hong Kong Christian Service (HKCS) polled 572 young p…