Better Off Alone: Daily Solitude Is Associated With Lower Negative Affect in More Conflictual Social Networks.
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DOI: 10.1093/geront/gny060
Abstract: Background and Objectives Older adults are often considered at risk for social isolation. Little is known, however, about how often older adults lack social contact (in person, phone, electronic) throughout the day, the implications of… read more here.
Keywords: social networks; lower negative; older adults; negative affect ... See more keywords
Experiences of solitude in adulthood and old age: The role of autonomy
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DOI: 10.1177/01650254221117498
Abstract: Recent evidence suggests that older adults experience momentary states of spending time alone (i.e., solitude) less negatively than younger adults. The current research explores the role of autonomy as an explanation mechanism of these age… read more here.
Keywords: autonomy; older adults; role; solitude ... See more keywords
A lifespan psychological perspective on solitude
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DOI: 10.1177/01650254221130279
Abstract: Solitude occurs from childhood to old age. In this special issue introduction, we offer a lifespan perspective on matters of solitude with the aim to point to pertinent issues in the field. We propose that… read more here.
Keywords: solitude; perspective; lifespan psychological; psychological perspective ... See more keywords
Examining the language of solitude versus loneliness in tweets
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DOI: 10.1177/0265407521998460
Abstract: People have widely different experiences of being alone. Sometimes being alone is relaxing and restorative other times it gives way to feelings of loneliness. Researchers conceptually distinguish between solitude, which tends to be viewed more… read more here.
Keywords: solitude versus; language solitude; examining language; versus loneliness ... See more keywords
Latent Profile Analysis of Positive Solitude During the Recurrent Outbreak of COVID-19
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.872128
Abstract: The current study aimed to identify latent profiles of positive solitude during the recurrent outbreak of COVID-19 among Chinese adults. A total of 902 adults from China completed the questionnaires. We found five different profiles… read more here.
Keywords: positive solitude; solitude; outbreak covid; solitude group ... See more keywords