Effect Of Social Support On Aggression And Homesickness Among Students Living In The Hostels.

Abstract

This study explores the Living away from home, particularly in a hostile environment, can often lead to feelings of homesickness and heightened levels of aggression among students. This study aimed to investigate the impact of social support on mitigating homesickness and reducing aggression among hostel-dwelling students. A sample of [100] students residing in hostels was recruited, and data was collected using standardized scales to measure levels of homesickness, aggression, and perceived social support. The results indicated a significant negative correlation between social support and both homesickness and aggression. Higher levels of social support were associated with lower levels of homesickness and aggression among hostel students. These findings underscore the importance of fostering social support networks within hostile environments to promote the well-being and adjustment of students living away from home. Implications for interventions and future research are discussed.