Always Connected, Increasingly Alone: Young Men, Technology, and the Intimacy Crisis

Despite unprecedented digital connectivity, many young men report increasing loneliness, social anxiety, insecurity about their physical appearance, disconnection from the opposite sex, and difficulty forming meaningful romantic and interpersonal relationships. This presentation examines the role of social media, online communities, pornography, gaming, and dating apps in shaping contemporary experiences of masculinity and intimacy. Attendees will explore the psychological mechanisms involved and consider treatment approaches that address connection, emotional literacy, and relational health.