A study on the loneliness levels of adolescents who live in an orphanage and those who live with their families

Durualp, Ender; Çiçekoğlu, Pınar

doi:10.7813/2075-4124.2013/5-4/b.35

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“…These results are also consistent with the socioemotional selectivity theory, suggesting that younger individuals tend to have larger and more varied social networks, which consist of a greater number of relatively new acquaintances (Carstensen et al 1999). Similarly, Durualp and Çiçeko glu (2013) found that Turkish adolescents who do not have close friends and report dissatisfaction with their relationships are more likely to experience loneliness. During and after adolescence, having friends becomes increasingly important, and teenagers often seek out peer groups with whom they can share their innermost thoughts and problems, as well as enjoy themselves (Baran 2011).…”

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Adaptation of the Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults to Turkish Culture

Keskin,

Lajunen

2024

Social Sciences

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This study addresses the pervasive human experience of loneliness, shifting from a traditional unidimensional perspective to a more nuanced, multidimensional understanding. The Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults (SELSA) was developed based on this conceptual shift, and this study focuses on adapting the scale to Turkish culture. Data from 197 Turkish adults (Mean age = 23 years, SD = 5.12) were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis, revealing a three-factor structure consistent with the original scale. The factors, namely social loneliness, romantic loneliness, and family loneliness, explained 23.7%, 17.5%, and 10.4% of the variance, respectively. One item was excluded from the scale due to the lack of contribution to any factor. Clear factor analysis results and high Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficients (0.92, 0.93, and 0.90 for social, romantic, and family loneliness, respectively, and 0.90 for the total scale) indicate strong internal consistency. The findings not only affirm the applicability of SELSA in the Turkish context but also contribute to a nuanced understanding of loneliness. The multidimensional approach, supported by robust psychometric properties, offers a valuable tool for comprehensively assessing and addressing diverse facets of loneliness in Turkish young adults.

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Adaptation of the Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults to Turkish Culture

Keskin,

Lajunen

2024

Social Sciences

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“…The YRBSS in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified health‐risk behaviors like the use of tobacco products, alcohol, and other substances, poor/unbalanced diet, lack of physical activity, risky sexual behaviors, and unintentional injuries and behaviors contributing to violence (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023). This questionnaire form was created by the researchers in accordance with YRBSS and with the literature (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023; Durualp & Çiçekoğlu, 2013; Zhang et al, 2015). This form consisted of 26 questions to be responded yes/no under‐five headings: nutrition, injury, physical activity, hygiene, and healthy lifestyle behaviors.…”

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Health‐risk behaviors and peer pressure of adolescents in the child protective services in Türkiye: A cross‐sectional study

İyi,

Kahriman

2023

Child Adoles Psych Nursing

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ProblemThis study was carried out to investigate the health‐risk behaviors and peer pressure of adolescents aged 12–18 years in need of protection at child protective services.MethodsThe data of this cross‐sectional study were collected using individual interviews with 85 adolescents living in child homes and child homes buildings complex between February 25 and May 31, 2019. The data were collected using the “Descriptive Information Form,” the “Health‐Risk Behaviors Questionnaire,” and the “Peer Pressure Questionnaire.”FindingsThe results of study in adolescents were 34.1% were in the risk group in terms of weight, and 41.2% had a psychiatric problem. Among the health‐risk behaviors of adolescents; 56.5% did not pay attention to daily nutrition, 51.8% had fast food every day, 54.1% injury behaviors were doing dangerous sports, only 15.3% wore seat belts, 78.8% did not exercise three or more days per week, 38.8% watched television and computer three or more hours per day, 27.1% used painkillers without consulting a doctor, 24.7% applied the health recommendations they read on the internet, 20.0% of the adolescents reported that they went on a diet without consulting the healthcare personnel, and 14.1% voluntary vomited to lose or maintain their weight. And 21.2% of the adolescents were exposed to peer pressure.ConclusionsIt was concluded that adolescents in need of protection at child protective services have health‐risk behaviors and low‐level peer pressure.

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“…Orphans encountered various types of hurdles within the institution. Mangoma et al (2008) and Durualp & Cicekoglu (2013) argued that it is defficult for the staff to fully concentrate on a large number of children (IJzendoorn & kranenburg, 2012). Moreover, there is no monitoring and accounability mechanism to check the cases of orphans abuses and neglect (Browne, 2017).…”

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“…Living in a new environment, being separated from their parents and sometimes from their siblings also makes these children feel hopeless, resulting in a feeling of loneliness. It is a proven fact that in orphanages, children who are away from their families and social environment are at risk of loneliness (Mangoma et al, 2008;Durualp & Cicekoglu, 2013). Self-awareness is viewed very important for child development but in orphanages, the social environment is considered not conducive for the development of selfawareness.…”

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Qualitative Analysis of the Problems and Prospects of Orphanages in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Ullah

Alam²,

Munir

2022

Pak. J. Humanit. Soc. Sci

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A child who loses one or both of his/her parents and does not have any immediate guardian, so they spend their childhood in orphanages. During their stay in orphanages, these children are confronted with numerous issues. This research was conducted at an orphanage center in District Malakand. In order to have a more in-depth understanding of the issue, the researchers employed the Qualitative method in the study. The study adopted a purposive sampling technique for the selection of respondents. Ten respondents, aged 5-12 years were selected among the orphans at the caring institution purposively. The data was collected through in-depth interviews and was thematically analyzed using Stirling's (2001) model of basic, organizing, and global themes. The study reported that orphans experience numerous challenges; including stigma, social isolation, discrimination, food insecurity, sexual abuse, exploitation, and poor health outcomes. The study also provided an interventionist perspective to deal with these issues and develop a proper mechanism for the protection of orphans in orphanages.

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A study on the loneliness levels of adolescents who live in an orphanage and those who live with their families

Cited by 3 publications

References 16 publications

Adaptation of the Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults to Turkish Culture

Adaptation of the Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults to Turkish Culture

Health‐risk behaviors and peer pressure of adolescents in the child protective services in Türkiye: A cross‐sectional study

Qualitative Analysis of the Problems and Prospects of Orphanages in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

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