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Effect of loneliness on life satisfaction among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic: Focus on the mediating effect of self-efficacy

COVID-19 상황에서 대학생의 외로움이 삶의 만족도에 미치는 영향: 자기효능감의 매개효과 중심으로

  • Received : 2023.07.06
  • Accepted : 2023.08.28
  • Published : 2023.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the mediating effect of self-efficacy between loneliness and life satisfaction among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This study administered a questionnaire survey of 282 college students enrolled in universities located in K area. Structural equation modeling analysis was utilized to examine the relationships of variables. The questionnaire included the life satisfaction, loneliness, and self-efficacy scales. Results: The results showed that loneliness had a negative correlation with life satisfaction and self-efficacy. Self-efficacy had a positive correlation with life satisfaction. The study confirmed that loneliness had a partial mediating effect on life satisfaction through self-efficacy. Conclusion: The study discussed ways of enhancing the life satisfaction of university students, the implications of the study findings, and suggestions for future research.

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