Screen Time Surge
Gen Z now averages 7 hours of screen time daily – a figure that has doubled in the past decade.
During summer, kids ages 8–12 log over 5 hrs a day on screens, up nearly 2 hours from the school year.
The Science of Connection
Data-driven insights shaping Woopdo's mission.
Digital Dilemmas
Despite living in the most “connected” era in history, Gen Z is experiencing record levels of loneliness, anxiety, and social fragmentation.
Social Interaction Decline
60% of young adults report feeling lonely, even as digital connections grow.
The number of Americans with no close friends has quadrupled since 1990.
Mental Health Impact
Regular in-person interactions lower depression risk by 50% compared to mostly digital communication.
Supportive online spaces help LGBTQ+ youth, but online harassment raises anxiety and self-harm.
The Cost of Isolation
Social isolation can harm health as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
Experts warn it’s time to reduce screen overuse and rebuild real-world connection.