Research on the relationship of interpersonal acceptance and loneliness of college students

Abstract

Objective To investigate the relationship between interpersonal acceptance and loneliness of college students.Methods 510 college students were administered by interpersonal acceptance scale(IASCS)and UCLA loneliness scale.Results (1)As a whole,there exists great capable difference of interpersonal acceptance according their genders,grades(t=5.37,P＜0.01,t=12.56,P＜0.01).(2)Significant negative correlation exist great capable difference about the scores of loneliness between the higher and lower acceptance of college students(P＜0.01).(4)Analysis of regression indicates that interpersonal acceptance has significant predictable effects on loneliness.Conclusion Interpersonal acceptance is the important factor influencing loneliness in college students. Key words: College students; Interpersonal acceptance; Loneliness