Although it is usually more severe in teenagers and young adults, it may exist in any period of life. Lonely individuals usually separate themselves from time situations, personal and public responsibilities, associations, and social communication (Ümmet & Ekşi, 2016). Several studies have shown an association between internet use and loneliness. In other words, people with more internet use experience higher levels of loneliness compared to low and moderate users (Esen et al., 2013). However, these findings are inconsistent and
