New study by MCM Scholars in PLOS ONE reveals 'Social Media Paradox': Increased social media usage is linked to greater loneliness. But rich media like video chats can offer a remedy.
The ongoing shift from physical to digital challenges the very essence of human connection. Dr. David Jütte, Prof. Thorsten Hennig-Thurau, and Gerrit Cziehso from the MCM's Chair for Marketing and Media joined forces with Hamburg University’s Prof. Henrik Sattler to delve into the critical question of how social media usage influenced loneliness during the lockdowns initiated to curb the coronavirus spread.
