The Whisper Conversation https://whisperconversations.com/news Research, real students, and a look behind the scenes at HQ. en-us 88% of teens say they still need face-to-face connectionhttps://whisperconversations.com/news/teens-still-need-face-to-facehttps://whisperconversations.com/news/teens-still-need-face-to-faceTue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTTeens still want real, in-person connection. In a Child Mind Institute survey of 1,000 14–17 year-olds, 88% said spending time with other teens in person helps them feel connected. Connection with family, peers, school and themselves protected against loneliness; online connection did not, and more passive scrolling went with more loneliness.