The Relationship Between Loneliness and Self- Disclosure in Early Adulthood
Keywords:
Self-disclosure, Loneliness, Early adulthoodAbstract
This study aims to examine the relationship between loneliness
and self-disclosure in early adulthood. Early adulthood is a developmental
period characterized by the formation of more intimate interpersonal
relationships as well as various social, emotional, and academic demands. In
this process, loneliness can be a psychological factor related to an
individual’s ability to disclose themselves to others. This study employed a
quantitative approach with a correlational design. The participants consisted
of 385 young adults aged 18–40 years, recruited using convenience
sampling. Data were collected via Google Forms using the UCLA
Loneliness Scale (Version 3) and the Self-Disclosure Scale. Data analysis
was conducted using simple linear regression. The results indicate a
significant negative relationship between loneliness and self-disclosure in
early adulthood (β = -0.517; t = -11.819; p < 0.001), with a coefficient of
determination (R²) of 0.267. These findings indicate that higher levels of
loneliness are associated with lower levels of self-disclosure, and vice versa.
Thus, the research hypothesis stating that there is a negative relationship
between loneliness and self-disclosure in early adulthood is supported.
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