Prediction of Loneliness in Married Adults in Terms of Family-of-Origin and Conginitive Triad

Abstract

The concept of loneliness has found its place in many fields as an experience that has been thought about and wondered since the day humanity appeared on the stage of history. In the field of psychology, research is carried out on the causes and effects of loneliness, which is a relatively new concept compared to other disciplines. The aim of the research is to determine whether loneliness is predicted in married adults by family-of-origin relations and perception of self, world, and future. The participant group of the study consists of 341 married individuals (135 males, 206 females) living in Turkey. In order to measure the loneliness levels of the participants, De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale, Family of Origin Relations Inventory, Cognitive Triad Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory and Personal Information Form developed by the researcher were used. Research data were analyzed using correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. As a result of the research, it is seen that the loneliness level of the participants differs significantly in terms of various demographic variables. As a result of the regression analyzes, it was found that relations with family-of-origin and perception of self, world and future predict loneliness. Keywords: Loneliness, Social Loneliness, Emotional Loneliness, Family-of-origin, Cognitive Triad