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Harvard Study: 60% of Students Feel Purposeless Amid Loneliness

8/31/2025

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A Harvard study shows nearly 60% of college students report feeling purposeless, affecting mental health.
Anxiety and depression in Gen Z are linked to loneliness, worsened by social media use.
Social scientists suggest that religious engagement may reduce feelings of loneliness and purposelessness.
Millennials experience more loneliness than baby boomers, though community and church involvement can alleviate this.

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Story summary

A Harvard study shows nearly 60% of college students report feeling purposeless, affecting mental health.
Anxiety and depression in Gen Z are linked to loneliness, worsened by social media use.
Social scientists suggest that religious engagement may reduce feelings of loneliness and purposelessness.
Millennials experience more loneliness than baby boomers, though community and church involvement can alleviate this.