The Relationship Between Stressful Life Events and Feelings of Hopelessness and Psychological Loneliness Among Al Balqa Applied University Students

Authors

  • Nagham M. Abu-albasal Al Balqa Applied University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v23i16.6473

Keywords:

higher education, Al Balqa Applied University, hopelessness, psychological loneliness, stressful life events

Abstract

Because of the complexity of modern life in all aspects, people can face different stressful life events, which also lead to different physiological disorders. The current study aimed to discover the relationship between stressful life events and feelings of hopelessness, and psychological loneliness. The study sample consisted of (294) students from Al-Balqa Applied University (females, 262; males, 32). The researchers used three tools: the stressful life events scale, the hopelessness scale and the psychological loneliness scale. The study results showed a positive correlation between stressful life events and feelings of hopelessness and psychological loneliness. Accordingly, future suggestions for research, policy and practices are presented.

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Published

2023-10-18

How to Cite

Abu-albasal, N. M. (2023). The Relationship Between Stressful Life Events and Feelings of Hopelessness and Psychological Loneliness Among Al Balqa Applied University Students. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 23(16). https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v23i16.6473

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