Professor David Ellis Explores Digital Technology and Loneliness at Parliamentary Event
25 March 2025
Prof. David Ellis was invited by Loneliness charity WaveLength to speak at a special parliamentary event on "Rethinking Loneliness", convened in light of growing concerns over rising loneliness across all age groups.
The event, sponsored by Kirith Entwistle MP brought policymakers, stakeholders and thought leaders together to revisit the UK Loneliness Strategy and explore innovative approaches to tackle loneliness in the UK.
David, author of "Smartphones Within Psychological Science," has extensively explored the relationship between technology and loneliness. His research highlights how digital devices can serve as both a mitigating and exacerbating factor in social isolation.