Human Psychology & Behavior

Via Pristinia Putra Dadang

Loneliness is a common issue among university students, particularly those living away from home. This study explores how psychological well-being and student adjustment together influence loneliness among Indonesian university students living independently. Using established measures of psychological well-being, college adjustment, and loneliness, data from 171 participants were analyzed through multiple regression. The results show that higher psychological well-being and better adjustment are both linked to lower loneliness, with adjustment emerging as the stronger predictor. This finding highlights that loneliness is shaped not only by emotional health but also by how well students adapt to new academic and social environments. The study offers new insight into the simultaneous roles of psychological well-being and adjustment in explaining loneliness, adding cross-cultural evidence from Indonesia to global research on student mental health. Practically, the results suggest that universities should promote adjustment and well-being through mentoring, resilience training, and counseling programs that support students’ adaptation and emotional balance.