To understand the pathways through which well-being contributes to health, we performed a
systematic review according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and …

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 …

Background Living alone may be associated with greater risk for social isolation and
loneliness. Living alone, social isolation, loneliness, and limited engagement in social …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …