Prediction of Loneliness on the Basis of Quality of Relationship with God in Young People

The aim of this study was prediction of loneliness on the basis of quality of relationship with God in young people. Population of the study was 18-35 years old people in Tehran, fromwhich 232 persons were chosen in public places by available sampling method. They completed 2 questionnaires: Iranian Loneliness Questionnaire (ILQ Rahimzadeh) and Quality of Relationship with God (Mazahery, Pasandideh, & Sadeghi).The data was analyzed using correlation and multiple regression methods. Results showed that the components of fear and disappointment about god are the positive predictors of loneliness, but affection to God is the negative predictor of loneliness. The findings revealed that the more the relationship with, and faith to god is strong, the less an individual would experience loneliness. And also lower levels of desirability in the relationship would increase loneliness.