In my country, Australia, there were six long lockdowns. Not being able to socialise regularly over that chunk of a few years could have affected people.
I am Gen Y and in my early-mid 30s now. I was actually homeschooled my entire life. I felt that being homeschooled really affected my ability to socialise. I was learning basic social skills into my mid 20s, which was fairly embarrassing for me.
None, I rarely text my friends because I am usually just with them, the only times I text them is to organise something in person.
I’d say that, depending on your hobbies, it’s a 50/50 split. People who don’t play video games spend more time with friends irl and people who don’t have many hobbies outside of video games spend more time with friends online.
I would also say a lot of stuff in my life has pushed me towards spending more time with friends online. (Medical stuff, anxiety, covid)