Opinions of the university students who experienced loneliness

The purpose of this study is to determine the feelings, behaviours and thoughts of the people who experienced loneliness. In this research, phenomenology -one of the qualitative research design- is used. Also, face to face interview technique from data collection techniques is used. Method of criterion sampling is used from purposive sampling methods. The question, " How often do you feel lonely?" is asked to the participants. A seven-point likelihood Likert scale is used and the study continue with the six participants who answer four and above. To analyze the datas, content analysis is used. The result of this analysis, five main themes are determined. These themes are coping strategies, belonging, depressive perception, future anxiety, personal growth. Coping Strategies theme, examined in four categories; Alienation and isolation, social support, romantic relationships and behavioral coping strategie