Research Article

Examination of Hopelessness Levels of Communication Faculty Students in the Context of Future Anxiety: A Single-Center Study

Volume: 13 Number: 1 May 5, 2026
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Examination of Hopelessness Levels of Communication Faculty Students in the Context of Future Anxiety: A Single-Center Study

Abstract

Aim: This study aims to examine the hopelessness levels of communication faculty students and the influencing factors. The research employed a descriptive quantitative design. 
Method: Data were collected using a socio-demographic form, questions regarding the educational period, and the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS). 
Results: Findings revealed that participants' BHS total and sub-dimension scores were generally above average. Significant differences were identified between BHS scores and variables including perceived economic status, future-related motivation, post-graduation planning, and participation in extracurricular activities. 
Conclusion: To enable communication students to cope with future uncertainties, providing effective communication strategies and out-of-class learning experiences is essential. These results suggest that students require more support during career planning processes. Furthermore, identifying the specific factors affecting students' hopelessness levels remains crucial for developing targeted interventions.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Communication Studies

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

May 3, 2026

Publication Date

May 5, 2026

Submission Date

December 21, 2024

Acceptance Date

March 17, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 13 Number: 1

APA
Karadağ Alçı, Ş. (2026). Examination of Hopelessness Levels of Communication Faculty Students in the Context of Future Anxiety: A Single-Center Study. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences, 13(1), 184-194. https://doi.org/10.17336/igusbd.1605272
AMA
1.Karadağ Alçı Ş. Examination of Hopelessness Levels of Communication Faculty Students in the Context of Future Anxiety: A Single-Center Study. IGUJSS. 2026;13(1):184-194. doi:10.17336/igusbd.1605272
Chicago
Karadağ Alçı, Şule. 2026. “Examination of Hopelessness Levels of Communication Faculty Students in the Context of Future Anxiety: A Single-Center Study”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences 13 (1): 184-94. https://doi.org/10.17336/igusbd.1605272.
EndNote
Karadağ Alçı Ş (May 1, 2026) Examination of Hopelessness Levels of Communication Faculty Students in the Context of Future Anxiety: A Single-Center Study. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences 13 1 184–194.
IEEE
[1]Ş. Karadağ Alçı, “Examination of Hopelessness Levels of Communication Faculty Students in the Context of Future Anxiety: A Single-Center Study”, IGUJSS, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 184–194, May 2026, doi: 10.17336/igusbd.1605272.
ISNAD
Karadağ Alçı, Şule. “Examination of Hopelessness Levels of Communication Faculty Students in the Context of Future Anxiety: A Single-Center Study”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences 13/1 (May 1, 2026): 184-194. https://doi.org/10.17336/igusbd.1605272.
JAMA
1.Karadağ Alçı Ş. Examination of Hopelessness Levels of Communication Faculty Students in the Context of Future Anxiety: A Single-Center Study. IGUJSS. 2026;13:184–194.
MLA
Karadağ Alçı, Şule. “Examination of Hopelessness Levels of Communication Faculty Students in the Context of Future Anxiety: A Single-Center Study”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences, vol. 13, no. 1, May 2026, pp. 184-9, doi:10.17336/igusbd.1605272.
Vancouver
1.Şule Karadağ Alçı. Examination of Hopelessness Levels of Communication Faculty Students in the Context of Future Anxiety: A Single-Center Study. IGUJSS. 2026 May 1;13(1):184-9. doi:10.17336/igusbd.1605272

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