5. Social Isolation
As social media took off, it quickly became an important part of the youth culture around the world. As the amount of digital interaction increased, the definition of socializing confined itself to the digital space. Chat rooms replaced coffee shops and just as people connected with more people online, the number of people around them decreased. Bullying also took to the digital platforms and cyber-bullying is more rampant now than ever before. This shift in the medium used to make friends has actually led to more loneliness. Countless studies have stated the correlation between Facebook and other social media usage, and depression. Social isolation is a growing concern as now people are more comfortable talking to strangers online than saying hello to their neighbors.
