International vs. non-international students, regarding attachment, social support, and loneliness

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate if attachment style and perceived social support would predict loneliness among students. It also aimed to investigate if there would be a significant difference in perceived social support between international and non-international students. Furthermore, it sought to examine if there was a difference between international and non-international student on levels of loneliness. A quantitative approach was taken for this study using a cross-sectional, correlational design and a convenient sample. Participants were recruited online via social media platforms where they were asked to fill out a selfreport survey which contained scales measuring attachment style, perceived social support, and loneliness levels. 102 participants took part in this study. Inferential statistical analysis reported significant results for all hypotheses.