Untangling the Link between Self-Efficacy and Loneliness: An Exploratory Study among Youth

Self-efficacy is the capacity to develop and sustain a sense of personal competence to fulfil particular life objectives, such as lessening social and emotional isolation (Bandura, 1982). The complex tango between student self-efficacy and loneliness emerges in the dynamic landscape of university life as a compelling tale of personal empowerment and social connectedness. This study explored the relationship of self-efficacy with loneliness among youth. A total of 293 students calculated by Yamane’s formula completed the Perceived Loneliness Scale and Self-efficacy Scale from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Uttarakhand. The findings indicate that self-efficacy is significantly correlated to loneliness. Such studies are of paramount importance for fostering the holistic development of students. Examining this relationship improves our knowledge of the emotional and psychological health of this at-risk population while also offering insightful information for creating focused treatments and support systems, which will ultimately help to improve mental health and academic success.