The Examination of the Relationship between the University Students' Rejection Sensivities, Self Esteem and Loneliness Levels

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the university students' rejection sensivities, self-esteems and loneliness levels. Furthermore, their rejection sensivities, self-esteems and loneliness levels are examined according to gender. The sample of this study consists of 11...

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Published in:Procedia, social and behavioral sciences social and behavioral sciences, 2012, Vol.46, p.2716-2720
Main Authors: Saricam, Hakan, Gencdogan, Basaran, Erozkan, Atılgan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
loneliness
Rejection sensivity
self-esteem
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Summary:The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the university students' rejection sensivities, self-esteems and loneliness levels. Furthermore, their rejection sensivities, self-esteems and loneliness levels are examined according to gender. The sample of this study consists of 1149 university students. Rejection Sensivity Scale (RSS), Coopersmith Self-esteem Inventory (CSEI), Loneliness Scale (UCLA) were used in the study. Pearson Moment Correlation, t Test, Multiple Linear Regression Analysis were used for the data analysis. As a result of study, there is significant relationship between rejection sensivities, self-esteem and loneliness level. According to findings, the students who have high rejection sensivity, have low self-esteem and high loneliness level as well. There is difference of rejection sensitivity, self-esteem and loneliness on male and female students.
ISSN:1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.05.553