Combating the mental health challenge of loneliness among urban youth: could finding meaning in life and experiencing thriving enhance their well-being?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Loneliness is a growing mental health challenge among youth specially who are residing in urban areas. Factors that might help them combat loneliness need to be investigated. This study investigates the impact of meaning in life on loneliness, thriving, and well-being.

Method

A cross-sectional design was employed, with data collected from 328 urban youth aged 18-30 via an online survey. The survey included scales to measure presence of meaning, search for meaning, loneliness, thriving, and social, psychological, and emotional well-being. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to analyse the relationships between these variables.

Results

Presence of meaning was significantly positively associated with loneliness and thriving. Wh

SUBMITTER: Chhajer R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11670347 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature