Abstract

The purpose of this research was to examine the predictive role of attachment styles on loneliness and depression The sample consisted of 652 313 females 339 males university students Data were collected by using the relationship scales questionnaire UCLA-R loneliness scale and Beck depression inventory To analyze data Pearson product-moment correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis was employed Attachment styles were found to be significantly correlated to loneliness and depression A significant relationship was also found between loneliness and depression A significant effect of attachment styles on loneliness and depression was detected