Generation Isolation is based on responses from 5,035 young people in England aged 11-18, conducted in partnership with YouGov. This research shines a spotlight on the social lives of young people by learning more about the 85% of time they spend outside of school – so that organisations that support and care about young people, can advocate for support that better meets their needs.
Key findings show:

• 39% of young people have turned to AI chatbots for support, advice or company.
• 76% of young people spend most of their free time on screens.
• 48% of young people spend most of their free time in their bedroom.
• 49% of young people say spending time together in real life helps them feel the most connected to their friends.

24% of young people say more affordable leisure activities would make the most difference to improve their life outside of school.