> But this need not make them lonelier. Snapchat and Instagram may help them feel more connected with friends. There is an important difference between being c

> But this need not make them lonelier. Snapchat and Instagram may help them feel more connected with friends. There is an important difference between being connected in a shallow digital sense and being emotionally connected. Staring at screen looking at attention seeking pictures and clips from peers and then clicking on a like button or writing a comment is not going to come even close to something that will leave participants feeling spiritually connected.