The relationship between loneliness and the use of virtual and Internet networks with student attachment styles

Reza Abdoli¹ Cyrus Zeinali Eti Kennedy² Mahmoud Gharibi³

1) Master of Psychoanalysis, lecturer, teacher
2) Teacher Education Expert
3) Teacher Education Expert

IOI Code : XAGA-DDZBH
Publication : 4th.International Conference on Researches in Science & Engineering & International Congress on Civil, Architecture and Urbanism in Asia(4icrsie.com)
Abstract :
    Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between loneliness and the use of virtual and Internet networks with attachment style. The research method is descriptive-correlation study. The statistical population of this study was all students of Payam Noor University of Angoute in the academic year of 96-95. The sample was randomly selected from the research community. The instrument for measuring the loneliness questionnaire was SLFS (Students Self-Esteem Questionnaire), Yang s internet addiction test, and adult and adolescent attachment style questionnaire. For data analysis, descriptive statistics including mean and deviation, and inferential statistics including Pearson correlation coefficient were used and the significance level of the test (0.5) was considered. The findings showed that there is a positive relationship between the use of virtual networks and Internet with a secure attachment style and negative avoidance conflict between virtual networks and two-way attachment style.

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