Abstract:

This study aims to study the impact of demographic factors on university students’ loneliness levels as well as the social support perceived. The examples of the study are made by students of the University of Hacettepe (n = 402). The data was collected using the demographic information form as well as the Multi-Dimensional Detected Social Support Scale and the UCLA Solitude Scale. The results of the study show that women’s loneliness rates are lower than men. At the same time, students with the level of participation in recreational activities and the level of social support perceived are found to have a low loneliness score.

Abstract:

The present study was designed to determine the relationship between perceived social support and loneliness including the effect of demographic factors on a sample of university students. Participants in this study were students of the Hacettepe University (n = 402). Data were collected through a demographic information form, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and UCLA Loneliness Scale. The results of the study show that loneliness scores are low for women than men. At the same time, loneliness scores of students for those who have a high level of participation in recreational activities and for those with higher levels of perceived social support were found to be low.

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