The Phenomenon of Loneliness Among Young People
In the context of globalization and informatization, there is a replacement of real communication with virtual, a loss of the value of live communication, respectively, there is social alienation and loneliness. The speed of exchange of messages and information is so high that people do not have time to develop their personal point of view, to individualize. In this regard, the questions are becoming more and more relevant: what is loneliness and whether it is possible to consider loneliness only as a negative phenomenon, or, loneliness is, on the contrary, a resource, i.e., an opportunity for personal development. The article discusses the issues of understanding the phenomenon of loneliness, its transformation in the modern world and predicting the impact on the world of the future, as well as whether there is a connection between loneliness and Internet addiction. The article analyzes the socio-philosophical aspect of youth loneliness and the totality of their social and personal determinations.