Title:
Student Loneliness: The Role of Social Media Through Life Transitions
Authors:
Lisa Thomas, Elizabeth Orme & Finola Kerrigan
Published:
Computers & Education, volume 146, March 2020, 103754
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2019.103754
From the abstract:
The move to university can be difficult for students- a transition often characterised by a risk of loneliness and poor mental health. Previous work highlights the important role social media can play in this transition. We report findings from a large-scale survey of 510 first year undergraduates across the UK, identifying factors that predict student loneliness, and exploring their social media use.