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Doomscrolling or connecting? Study reveals social media's complex effect on loneliness
April 17, 2026
MANCHESTER, England, April 17 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release:

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Doomscrolling or connecting? Study reveals social media's complex effect on loneliness

Written by: Joe Stafford

Whether social media connects us or leaves us feeling isolated depends on how we use it, according to new research from The University of Manchester. A major review of global evidence has found that online interactions can eith . . .

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