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Lonely after lockdown? How COVID may leave us with fewer friends if we are not careful

  • Written by: Roger Patulny, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Wollongong
Lonely after lockdown? How COVID may leave us with fewer friends if we are not carefulMick Tsikas/AAP

Many of us have been struggling with isolation and loneliness during COVID lockdowns, despite the increase in online interactions.

Amid concerns over lost friendships and social skills, people may be wondering if their social lives will “go back to normal” as restrictions begin to lift around the country.

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