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Associations of State and Trait Loneliness with Gender and Psychosocial Factors in Undergraduates

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Elif Aysimi Duman
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Associations of State and Trait Loneliness with Gender and Psychosocial Factors in Undergraduates

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Loneliness influences well-being and academic performance of undergraduates. This study investigates how gender and loneliness measures associate with psychosocial factors. A weak positive association between state and trait loneliness is hypothesized with men exhibiting higher trait loneliness than women, and trait loneliness more closely linked with psychosocial factors. Participants were 239 undergraduates from Turkey. Trait loneliness (UCLA Loneliness Scale) and state loneliness (single-item) were measured separately. Psychosocial factors were depressive symptoms, social support, self-esteem and life satisfaction. Results showed a weak positive correlation between state and trait loneliness that is stronger in women, with men exhibiting higher trait loneliness. Psychosocial factors had significant correlations with loneliness that were stronger for trait loneliness. Results are important for developing specialized education and intervention programs for undergraduates.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Loneliness, gender differences, depression, life satisfaction, social support, self-esteem

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Kaynak Göster

APA
Aysimi Duman, E. (2021). Associations of State and Trait Loneliness with Gender and Psychosocial Factors in Undergraduates. Bogazici University Journal of Education, 38(1), 25-42. https://doi.org/10.52597/buje.994847
AMA
1.Aysimi Duman E. Associations of State and Trait Loneliness with Gender and Psychosocial Factors in Undergraduates. BUJE. 2021;38(1):25-42. doi:10.52597/buje.994847
Chicago
Aysimi Duman, Elif. 2021. “Associations of State and Trait Loneliness with Gender and Psychosocial Factors in Undergraduates”. Bogazici University Journal of Education 38 (1): 25-42. https://doi.org/10.52597/buje.994847.
EndNote
Aysimi Duman E (01 Eylül 2021) Associations of State and Trait Loneliness with Gender and Psychosocial Factors in Undergraduates. Bogazici University Journal of Education 38 1 25–42.
IEEE
[1]E. Aysimi Duman, “Associations of State and Trait Loneliness with Gender and Psychosocial Factors in Undergraduates”, BUJE, c. 38, sy 1, ss. 25–42, Eyl. 2021, doi: 10.52597/buje.994847.
ISNAD
Aysimi Duman, Elif. “Associations of State and Trait Loneliness with Gender and Psychosocial Factors in Undergraduates”. Bogazici University Journal of Education 38/1 (01 Eylül 2021): 25-42. https://doi.org/10.52597/buje.994847.
JAMA
1.Aysimi Duman E. Associations of State and Trait Loneliness with Gender and Psychosocial Factors in Undergraduates. BUJE. 2021;38:25–42.
MLA
Aysimi Duman, Elif. “Associations of State and Trait Loneliness with Gender and Psychosocial Factors in Undergraduates”. Bogazici University Journal of Education, c. 38, sy 1, Eylül 2021, ss. 25-42, doi:10.52597/buje.994847.
Vancouver
1.Elif Aysimi Duman. Associations of State and Trait Loneliness with Gender and Psychosocial Factors in Undergraduates. BUJE. 01 Eylül 2021;38(1):25-42. doi:10.52597/buje.994847