From May 2025 to July 2025, Hinge, in partnership with FOOD and ON ROAD, conducted a mixed-method global study to better understand how Gen Z is navigating connection today. The research surveyed 10,000 participants aged 18–65 across five countries (U.S., U.K., Australia, France, and Germany), complemented by in-depth qualitative methods including digital diaries, online interviews, and in-person ethnographic observation. Together, these approaches provided a comprehensive view of how social habits, energy levels, and community rituals shape young adults’ experiences of connection and loneliness.