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Loneliness and Depression among University Students in Kenya

@article{Daniel2013LonelinessAD,
  title={Loneliness and Depression among University Students in Kenya},
  author={Kasomo Daniel},
  journal={Global Journal of Human-Social Science Research},
  year={2013},
  volume={13}
}
  • Kasomo Daniel
  • Published 29 August 2013
  • Psychology, Education
  • Global Journal of Human-Social Science Research
The purpose of this research was to examine the predictive role of attachment styles on loneliness and depression. The sample consisted of 652 (313 females; 339 males) university students. Data were collected by using the relationship scales questionnaire, UCLA-R loneliness scale, and Beck depression inventory. To analyze data, Pearson product-moment correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis was employed. Attachment styles were found to be significantly correlated to loneliness and… 
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