Social Media News: Social media pals aren’t necessarily making you feel less lonely, finds research

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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 08 May 2026; Created: 08 May 2026; Last Updated: 08 May 2026

New study of more than 1,500 adults found online connections with strangers were linked to higher loneliness, while real-life contacts offered no clear reduction.
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Posted: 2026-05-07 11:38:00

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