Kesunyian dan Kesejahteraan Psikologi di Kalangan Pelajar Universiti di Malaysia (Loneliness and psychological well-being among university students in Malaysia)

Abstract

This study addresses the association between loneliness and psychological well being among university students in Malaysia. The study used a multistage cluster sample consisting of 1,467 students who came from five  Malaysian universities. Psychological well-being variables in this study were measured through the l2-item General Health Questionnaire scale (GHQ-12) by Golberg (1978). The loneliness variables were measured by using the 14-item Revised UCLA Loneliness Scale by Russell, Peplau and Culrona (1980). The cut-off point 5/6' for the GHQ-12 was used to determine the level of psychological well-being among the respondents. Correlation and one-way ANOVA analyses were also done. Generally, the main results showed that about 65.6% of university students in Malaysia indicated a good level of psychological well-being and about 34.4% of university students reported having some psychological problems. In addition, about 59.6%' of university students reported having a moderate level of loneliness. Based on the Revised UCLA Loneliness Scale, a moderate level o/' loneliness means these students had a moderate level o/' satisfaction in interpersonal relationships. Other results of significant test were obtained. Implications of results are also discussed.