The share of Americans with no close friends has quadrupled since 1990, and younger people are now spending significantly more time alone than a decade ago. Surveys show time spent alone among teens and young adults has risen sharply since 2010.

The share of Americans with no close friends has quadrupled since 1990, and younger people are now spending significantly more time alone than a decade ago. Surveys show time spent alone among teens and young adults has risen sharply since 2010.
