CHILDREN'S SENSE OF LONELINESS AND SOCIAL DISSATISFACTION, AFTER-SCHOOL CARE

DEMİRCAN H. Ö., Demir A. G.

PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORTS, vol.114, no.1, pp.169-175, 2014 (SSCI, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 114 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.2466/10.17.pr0.114k10w4
  • Journal Name: PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORTS
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.169-175
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

 Summary .— The study examined the loneliness and social dissatisfaction of elementary school students in relation to type of after-school care. 358 students completed the Loneliness and Social Dissatisfaction Scale and an information form that included age and the students' after-school care arrangements. Results indicated that children who were in self or sibling care had greater loneliness and social dissatisfaction compared to their peers under formal center care. 

The study examined the loneliness and social dissatisfaction of elementary school students in relation to type of after-school care. 358 students completed the Loneliness and Social Dissatisfaction Scale and an information form that included age and the students' after-school care arrangements. Results indicated that children who were in self or sibling care had greater loneliness and social dissatisfaction compared to their peers under formal center care.