Relationship between Loneliness and Perceived Stress in Undergraduate Students

Abstract

The recent study aims to study the association among loneliness and the perceived stress among the students. Employing a quantitative research design, self-report measures was used in order to measure the loneliness and the perceived stress. Data was collected from 200 young adults in Haripur, Pakistan, by applying convenient non-probability sampling technique, using a demographic questionnaire, the University of California, Los Angeles Loneliness Questionnaire, and the Perceived Stress Scale. Results indicates significant association between the loneliness and the perceived stress. Loneliness levels were higher among young females compared to young males; however, stress perceived due to loneliness was higher among young males than females. These findings may assist counselors and clinical psychologists in understanding the psychological effects of loneliness on stress and behavior.

Keywords: Loneliness, perceived stress, young adults.