Examination of Hopelessness Levels of Communication Faculty Students in the Context of Future Anxiety: A Single-Center Study

Aim: This study aims to examine the hopelessness levels of communication faculty students and the influencing factors. The research employed a descriptive quantitative design.Method: Data were collected using a socio-demographic form, questions regarding the educational period, and the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS).Results: Findings revealed that participants' BHS total and sub-dimension scores were generally above average. Significant differences were identified between BHS scores and variables including perceived economic status, future-related motivation, post-graduation planning, and participation in extracurricular activities.Conclusion: To enable communication students to cope with future uncertainties, providing effective communication strategies and out-of-class learning experiences is essential. These results suggest that students require more support during career planning processes. Furthermore, identifying the specific factors affecting students' hopelessness levels remains crucial for developing targeted interventions.