How Hopelessness in University Students is Associated with Intolerance of Uncertainty and Other Factors: A Cross- Sectional Study

Authors : Esra Engin, Cansu Güler, Sevilcan Yaşar

Pages : 341-347

Doi:10.61399/ikcusbfd.1355690

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Publication Date : 2024-10-04

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: This study aims to examine the relationship between hopelessness, intolerance of uncertainty, and other factors among university students. Material and Methods: This study has a descriptive cross-sectional design. The sample of the study consists of 371 students continuing their education at a university. The data of the study were collected online using the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale, Beck Hopelessness Scale, and a 10-item general characteristics form. Student\'s t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient, and hierarchical regression analysis were used for the analysis of data with normally distributed variables. Results: The mean age of the participants is 22.03±1.72. The mean score of intolerance of uncertainty is 39.38±10.36, and the mean score of the Beck Hopelessness Scale is 7.07±5.52. It has been observed that low income, receiving education in the field of health sciences, experiencing low efficiency in online education, and intolerance of uncertainty scores of university students predict levels of hopelessness (p<0.001). Conclusion: University students have low levels of hopelessness and moderate levels of intolerance of uncertainty. Students\' levels of hopelessness are predicted by intolerance of uncertainty, low income, receiving education in health sciences, and experiencing low efficiency in online education.
Keywords : Belirsizliğe tahammülsüzlük, umutsuzluk, üniversite öğrencileri, COVID 19