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Loneliness in the Digital World

Our Goal

The study aims to understand the impact of in-person and online social interaction on loneliness and mental health among young people.


This will inform future research to learn more about the impact of different types of social interaction on young people.

Want to take part in the Loneliness study, but NOT a member of Generation Scotland?

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Learn more about the
Loneliness in the Digital World project

Find out who the people are that work behind the scenes

View and download instructions to set up the smartphone-based study on your phone

Explore more information about mental health support providers

See how young people helped to co-produce this study

Get in touch for more information or to take part

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