Loneliness: an immunometabolic syndrome
Loneliness has been defined as an agonizing encounter, experienced when the need for
human intimacy is not met adequately, or when a person's social network does not match …
human intimacy is not met adequately, or when a person's social network does not match …
Everyday social interactions and intra-individual variability in affect: A systematic review and meta-analysis of ecological momentary assessment studies
Intra-individual variability in affect has been associated with aspects of individuals' lives,
such as everyday social interactions. Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) has been …
such as everyday social interactions. Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) has been …
[HTML][HTML] Living alone and cognitive function in later life
Background Living alone may be associated with greater risk for social isolation and
loneliness. Living alone, social isolation, loneliness, and limited engagement in social …
loneliness. Living alone, social isolation, loneliness, and limited engagement in social …
Does it matter when we want to be alone? Exploring developmental timing effects in the implications of unsociability
RJ Coplan, LL Ooi, D Baldwin - New Ideas in Psychology, 2019 - Elsevier
Unsociability is a characteristic that refers to individual differences in the non-fearful
preference for solitude. There is continued debate pertaining to the potential costs and …
preference for solitude. There is continued debate pertaining to the potential costs and …
The definition and categories of positive solitude: Older and younger adults' perspectives on spending time by themselves
This paper attempts to develop a better understanding of the positive solitude (PS)
phenomenon and its meaning among age groups, as well as formulate a unanimous …
phenomenon and its meaning among age groups, as well as formulate a unanimous …
Social withdrawal and aloneliness in adolescence: Examining the implications of too much and not enough solitude
Adolescence is a developmental period when spending time alone becomes particularly
important. The aim of this study was to explore adolescents' experiences of solitude, with a …
important. The aim of this study was to explore adolescents' experiences of solitude, with a …
Seeking more solitude: Conceptualization, assessment, and implications of aloneliness
RJ Coplan, WE Hipson, KA Archbell, LL Ooi… - Personality and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Aloneliness is conceptualized as the negative feelings that arise from the perception that
one is not spending enough time alone. We developed and validated an assessment of …
one is not spending enough time alone. We developed and validated an assessment of …
By myself and liking it? Predictors of distinct types of solitude experiences in daily life
Objective Solitude is a ubiquitous experience, often confused with loneliness, yet sometimes
sought out in daily life. This study aimed to identify distinct types of solitude experiences from …
sought out in daily life. This study aimed to identify distinct types of solitude experiences from …
Solitude can be good—If you see it as such: Reappraisal helps lonely people experience solitude more positively
Objective Solitude is a common experience that can elicit both positive (eg, relaxation) and
negative (eg, loneliness) emotions. But can changing the way we think about solitude …
negative (eg, loneliness) emotions. But can changing the way we think about solitude …
Choosing solitude: Age differences in situational and affective correlates of solitude-seeking in midlife and older adulthood
Objectives Despite a basic need for social connection, individuals across the adult lifespan
sometimes seek solitude—a phenomenon that is not well understood. This study examined …
sometimes seek solitude—a phenomenon that is not well understood. This study examined …