A research on the relationship between social support and loneliness in business life

The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between social support and loneliness in business life. Considering that the feeling of loneliness experienced in this business life can be reduced or eliminated by the social support that the person receives from the people around him and it is important to determine the relationship and effect between loneliness in business life, in terms of ensuring that employees continue their lives as peaceful individuals. The definition of social support concept, its importance, resources, function, dimensions, types, models and its effects on employees are discussed in the first part of the study. In the fist instance, the definition of the concept of loneliness. its types, dimensions and reasons are included in the second part of the study, thereafter definition concept of loneliness in business life, its dimensions, causes, variables, theoretical approaches, consequences and coping techniques are discussed. In the third and last part, of the study, the in business life is discussed to determine at the implementation part. İmplementation part of the study. In the application part of the study, factor analysis, reliability analysis, correlation analysis and regression analyzes were performed with the participation of 383 employees in the public and private sectors. As a result of the analyzes, it was concluded that social support and work life are effective in reducing loneliness. Keywords: Loneliness in Business Life, Social Support