A recent Oregon State University study reveals that social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook are linked to increased loneliness among US adults aged 30-70, a trend exacerbated by the pandemic. Researchers found frequent social media use correlates strongly with loneliness, emphasizing its significant public health implications, despite the correlational nature of the findings.A recent Oregon State University study reveals that social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook are linked to increased loneliness among US adults aged 30-70, a trend exacerbated by the pandemic. Researchers found frequent social media use correlates strongly with loneliness, emphasizing its significant public health implications, despite the correlational nature of the findings.