Understanding the Effect of Loneliness on Academic Participation and Success among International University Students
Year: 2017
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of loneliness on academic participation and success among 213 students studying at Usak University.A total of 213 international students studying at Uşak University, including 151 males and 62 females, were selected and participated in the research voluntarily.In the study, feelings of loneliness among international students significantly impacted academic participation and success of the students.According to research, feelings of isolation and lack of aspiration for the future significantly affect the academic performance of students in complex ways.Generally, students who have aspirations for the future tend to participate and thrive in school.However, students who feel lonely and isolated tend to spend their time idly and therefore do not thrive in academic environments.
Author: Hafız Bek
Language: English
Subfield: Communication
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2620594520