Impact of loneliness on psychological well-being of female college students

Abstract

Loneliness, defined as a subjective emotional state marked by feelings of social disconnection, has a notable impact on mental health, particularly among young adults adapting to college life. This research explores the connection between loneliness and psychological well-being in female college students aged 18 to 25. Data were gathered from 150 female college students using the UCLA loneliness scale and Riff’s psychological well-being scales. The analysis revealed a weak yet statistically significant negative correlation (r =-0.175, P=0.029), indicating that increased loneliness is linked to reduced mental health outcomes. These results underscore the need for targeted mental health strategies in academic settings, particularly for female college students facing unique academic, cultural, and social challenges. The research also focus on the applications of the results obtained, also discusses about its limitations and also provides what future researchers can do to improvise their studies related to this topic.