Socio-psychological determinants of loneliness among young parents under the influence of the virtual environment

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  • Nafisa Erimmetova

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21093682

Keywords:

loneliness, young parents, virtual environment, social media, socio-psychological factors, emotional detachment, digital technologies

Abstract

This article examines the socio-psychological determinants contributing to the manifestation of loneliness among young parents under the influence of the virtual environment. The rapid development of digital technologies has reshaped social interactions, affecting family relationships and parental wellbeing.

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2026-07-01 — Updated on 2026-07-01

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Erimmetova , N. (2026). Socio-psychological determinants of loneliness among young parents under the influence of the virtual environment. Central Asian Journal of Integrative Innovation, 1(3). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21093682

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