In recent years, we can find a new trend, that is, young people are becoming less and less willing to socialize. So, why is this?

1. The popularity of social tools

Nowadays, the popularity of social tools has made it possible for people to complete many things, including socializing, without actually meeting each other. Whether through video calls or chatting through social software, these online platforms allow people to communicate with others without leaving home. Such convenience has made the new generation of young people accustomed to solving problems through the Internet. It can even be said that they have lost the skills and abilities of face-to-face communication.

2. Excessive pressure

In this competitive society, young people are facing increasing pressure. Pressures on future prospects, work, and unmarried relationships are slowly eroding their social needs. These pressures make them choose to stay at home and watch online dramas and games, thus forgetting the existence of social interaction.

3. Social interaction has become a face-saving project

For many young people, social interaction is no longer a real social interaction, but has become a stereotype. They do it to show themselves on social platforms instead of truly enjoying the process of socializing. This may also lead to their resistance to actual social situations, because they no longer desire real communication, but desire to be "liked" and "forwarded".

4. Changes of the Times

With the continuous changes of the times, the knowledge and education received by young people have also begun to differ. Compared with the previous emphasis on social life, now more emphasis is placed on the exploration of personal character. Young people are more inclined to be alone and think about their inner world rather than seeking external recognition.

5. The rise in social costs

Today’s social costs are obviously much higher than in the past. Many social venues are expensive and even require certain social skills to enter. In addition, social networking is also full of norms and constraints in terms of political correctness and etiquette, which makes many young people feel more pressure and are unwilling to participate.

To sum up, young people are increasingly unwilling to socialize, which is the result of a variety of factors. At the same time, we cannot view young people’s virtual social interactions completely negatively. After all, the term “confidante” can also refer to online friends. We need to look at this phenomenon rationally and find more effective ways to encourage young people to better participate in social interaction.