28-year-old young women in Newcastle face difficulties in forming friendships due to work, family, and social pressures, according to a University of Newcastle study.

28-year-old Jasmine Bunnett and other young people in Newcastle are struggling to form friendships due to work, family, and social pressures, according to a longitudinal study by the University of Newcastle. The study found contemporary young women aged between their late 20s and early 30s are less satisfied with their lives, especially in the social aspect. Dr. Julia Cook, a senior lecturer in Sociology at the university, explains that friendships are undervalued and play a vital role in individuals' sense of well-being and feeling connected. The challenges of forming new friendships are compounded by the area's "cliquey" nature, where locals mostly maintain childhood friendships, making it difficult for newcomers to fit in and connect.

August 18, 2024
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