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Determining the Relationship Between Loneliness and Social Support in Adolescents Affected by the Earthquake: A Study
Fatma Kurudirek1, Kamile Çiftci2,3, Zeynep Demir İmamoğlu4
1Department of Child Health and Diseases Nursing, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Türkiye.
Objective:
This study was conducted to determine the relationship between loneliness and social support in adolescents affected by the earthquake.
Method:
This descriptive correlational study was conducted in April-May 2023 with 549 adolescents aged 12-18 living in 11 provinces affected by the February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquake in Turkey. In this study, the snowball sampling method was used. Data were collected using a Descriptive Information Form, the UCLA Loneliness Scale, and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support.Statistical analyses included independent t-test, one-way ANOVA with post hoc Tukey HSD and Dunnett's tests, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analysis.
Results:
Most adolescents were significantly affected by the earthquake. Their loneliness score was below average, while their perceived social support score was above average. There was a significant negative relationship between loneliness and perceived social support. Key factors influencing loneliness included satisfaction with current living conditions, loss of relatives, and feelings of loneliness post-earthquake.
Conclusion:
The findings highlight the critical role of social support in reducing loneliness among adolescents affected by the earthquake. Enhancing social support networks and addressing factors such as living conditions and loss experiences are crucial for improving the psychological well-being of disaster-affected adolescents.
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