Getting Even Lonelier?

Kim, Jung Hyun

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“…In addition, people of all ages are increasingly spending more time alone online, and the costs and benefits of solitary digital technology have been documented and regularly updated as these technologies continue to evolve and become more mainstream (see Burnell et al, 2021, for a review). While some studies have found that solitary online experiences can be useful, for example in terms of relieving stress (Leung, 2015) or accessing mental health resources (Hollis et al, 2020), other evidence indicates that excessive smartphone use is a lonely, isolating experience rather than a socially connected one (Kim, 2021; Thomas et al, 2021; Twenge et al, 2019).…”

Section: Defining Solitudementioning

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Solitude skills and the private self.

Thomas¹

2023

Qualitative Psychology

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The construct of solitude skills suggests that successfully navigating the domain of solitude may require specific psychological resources, but this theoretical possibility has not yet been investigated empirically. Fourteen well-adjusted adults (M age = 49.5) participated in a qualitative study that examined their lived experiences with solitude and sought to identify the skills they utilized when engaging in positive solitude. Thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006) of narrative data resulted in the identification of eight solitude skills organized within three central concepts: Connect with Self included the skills of enjoying solitary activities, emotion regulation, and introspection; the skills included in Protect Time were making time to be alone, using that time mindfully, and validating one's need for solitude; and the skills of Find a Balance included heeding signals to enter solitude and knowing when to exit solitude. These findings illuminate how the documented benefits of solitude are enacted and illustrate how solitude sustains the private self, which clinicians have argued promotes well-being (Modell, 1992). Knowledge of these skills may be valuable for those who volitionally enter solitude as well as those who find themselves in unwanted isolation. These findings lay the groundwork for future studies to examine whether the solitude skills identified here apply to other populations, and to explore the efficacy of solitude skills trainings in promoting psychological well-being or as a clinical intervention.

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Section: Defining Solitudementioning

confidence: 99%

Solitude skills and the private self.

Thomas¹

2023

Qualitative Psychology

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Promoting the social in psychosocial recovery: Interviews with Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme participants

Roberts,

Stewart,

Slattery

2024

Aust J Social Issues

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Social connection is a central element in mental health recovery and has been found to have a significant impact on the health and well‐being of individuals. This study examines the experiences of social connectedness for people accessing NDIS support for psychosocial disability. Interviews were conducted with eight NDIS participants. The study's findings suggest that people with psychosocial disabilities experience limited social connections and small social worlds. While NDIS support relationships were seen as important facilitators in increasing social engagement, these relationships may also limit opportunities for participants to extend their social connections beyond these professional support contacts. The impacts of participants' illnesses were identified as major barriers to establishing social connections and further research is needed to identify effective interventions that reduce social isolation in this population. This study highlights the role the NDIS can play in supporting social connection and inclusion for participants. Further consideration regarding the role of NDIS support relationships and NDIS‐funded interventions in supporting the social connectedness of participants is needed.

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A lifespan psychological perspective on solitude

Hoppmann

Pauly

2022

International Journal of Behavioral Development

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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 solitude serves important functions that may vary across different times in life and that solitude needs to be considered in the context in which it occurs. In applying these lifespan developmental notions, we carve out some open questions that will help extend the current knowledge base including a consideration of issues regarding operational definitions of solitude. We also point to methodological challenges such as capturing processes that unfold on different timescales that need to be addressed to advance the field.

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Getting Even Lonelier?

Cited by 3 publications

References 75 publications

Solitude skills and the private self.

Solitude skills and the private self.

Promoting the social in psychosocial recovery: Interviews with Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme participants

A lifespan psychological perspective on solitude

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