Abstract

This study tested parental loneliness, family of origin environment, and a history of being bullied as predictors of loneliness in young adults. The role of social skills in young adults' loneliness was also examined. Participants were 111 young-adult-parent dyads who completed measures of loneliness and the family communication environment. In addition, young adults completed measures of social skills and history of being bullied. Predictions were tested with structural equation modeling, path analysis, and multiple regression analysis. Results showed that parental loneliness and a history of being bullied were each significant predictors of young adult loneliness. A family environment that supported open communication was negatively associated with young adults' loneliness. Parental loneliness and a history of being bullied each had direct effects on young adults' loneliness as well as indirect effects through reduced social skills.

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Authors

Segrin C, Nevarez N, Arroyo A, Harwood J

Institution

Department of Communication, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA. segrin@u.arizona.edu

Source

The Journal of psychology 146:1-2 pg 119-34

MeSH

Adolescent
Adult
Bullying
Communication
Family Relations
Female
Forecasting
Humans
Loneliness
Male
Middle Aged
Parent-Child Relations
Parents
Questionnaires
Regression Analysis
Social Adjustment
Young Adult

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22303616