Opinion: Loneliness influencers: the odd appeal of ‘living alone, no friends’ diaries (opens original article in a new tab)

Loneliness influencers, who share videos of their solitary lives, are gaining popularity on social media, reflecting broader societal concerns about loneliness, particularly among young adults in Ireland.

• Living-alone diaries by young women, termed as loneliness influencers, are a growing trend on social media.
• These videos depict solitary lives and are viewed as both aspirational and comforting for some, despite concerns about normalizing social isolation.
• An OECD report indicates that Irish young adults are the most likely in Europe to feel lonely 'most or all of the time'.