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View article: Solitude as Short-Term Regulation: An Allostatic View of Withdrawal in Times of Distress
Solitude as Short-Term Regulation: An Allostatic View of Withdrawal in Times of Distress Open
Humans are social, yet during moments of distress, brief time alone helps recovery. We ran two ecological momentary assessment studies – with adult (N=110; 6 prompts/day for 7 days) and preregistered adolescent sample (N=69; 6 prompts/day …
View article: Alone Time in the Golden Age: Planning for Solitude in Retirement
Alone Time in the Golden Age: Planning for Solitude in Retirement Open
Retirement marks a significant life transition, often accompanied by the loss of structured work routines, and subsequently, an increase in alone time. This study interviewed 8 pre-retirees and 15 retirees using semi-structured interviews.…
View article: “I got all sorts of solitude, but that solitude wasn't mine”: A mixed‐methods approach to understanding aloneness during becoming a mother
“I got all sorts of solitude, but that solitude wasn't mine”: A mixed‐methods approach to understanding aloneness during becoming a mother Open
This study examines the evolving experiences of “aloneness” in first‐time mothers during their transition to motherhood. While the term is often used to describe new mothers' experiences, it tends to blur distinct yet overlapping construct…
View article: “I got all sorts of solitude, but that solitude wasn’t mine”: A Mixed-Methods Approach to Understanding Aloneness during Becoming A Mother
“I got all sorts of solitude, but that solitude wasn’t mine”: A Mixed-Methods Approach to Understanding Aloneness during Becoming A Mother Open
This study examines the evolving experiences of “aloneness” in first-time mothers during their transition to motherhood. While the term is often used to describe new mothers’ experiences, it tends to blur distinct yet overlapping construct…
View article: Alone Time in the Golden Age: Planning for Solitude in Retirement
Alone Time in the Golden Age: Planning for Solitude in Retirement Open
Background: Retirement marks a significant life transition, often accompanied by the loss of structured work routines and an increase in alone time. How this solitude is experienced—positively or negatively—varies depending on individual a…
View article: Alone Time in the Golden Age: Planning for Solitude in Retirement
Alone Time in the Golden Age: Planning for Solitude in Retirement Open
Retirement marks a significant life transition, often accompanied by the loss of structured work routines and an increase in alone time. How this solitude is experienced—positively or negatively—varies depending on individual and environme…
View article: Alone Time in the Golden Age: Planning for Solitude in Retirement
Alone Time in the Golden Age: Planning for Solitude in Retirement Open
Retirement marks a significant life transition, often accompanied by the loss of structured work routines and an increase in alone time. How this solitude is experienced—positively or negatively—varies depending on individual and environme…
View article: “I got all sorts of solitude, but that solitude wasn’t mine”: A Mixed-Methods Approach to Understanding Aloneness during Becoming A Mother
“I got all sorts of solitude, but that solitude wasn’t mine”: A Mixed-Methods Approach to Understanding Aloneness during Becoming A Mother Open
This study examines the evolving experiences of “aloneness” in first-time mothers during their transition to motherhood. While the term is often used to describe new mothers’ experiences, it tends to blur distinct yet overlapping construct…
View article: Deconstructing Solitude and Its Links to Well‐Being
Deconstructing Solitude and Its Links to Well‐Being Open
Although solitude is a common experience in daily life, empirical research on its effects is scarce and challenging to interpret. Here, we propose a methodological framework to study solitude and highlight its value in understanding the li…
View article: Deconstructing Solitude and its Effects on Well-Being
Deconstructing Solitude and its Effects on Well-Being Open
Although solitude is a common experience in daily life, empirical research on its effects is scarce and challenging to interpret. Here, we propose a methodological framework to study solitude and highlight its value in understanding the li…
View article: Developing the digital transformation skills framework: A systematic literature review approach
Developing the digital transformation skills framework: A systematic literature review approach Open
Background Digital transformation (DT) involves integrating digital technologies into organizations to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality. Investing in the workforce’s skillsets is essential for successful DT. However, it remain…
View article: “I got all sorts of solitude, but that solitude wasn’t mine”: A Mixed-Methods Approach to Understanding Aloneness during Becoming A Mother
“I got all sorts of solitude, but that solitude wasn’t mine”: A Mixed-Methods Approach to Understanding Aloneness during Becoming A Mother Open
This study examines the evolving experiences of "aloneness" in first-time mothers during their transition to motherhood. Study 1 involved qualitative interviews with 22 mothers, revealing three core themes: the ambivalent companionship of …
View article: “I got all sorts of solitude, but that solitude wasn’t mine”: A Mixed-Methods Approach to Understanding Aloneness during Becoming A Mother
“I got all sorts of solitude, but that solitude wasn’t mine”: A Mixed-Methods Approach to Understanding Aloneness during Becoming A Mother Open
This research examined the nuanced experiences of "aloneness" among British first-time mothers, highlighting the impact of motherhood on new mothers’ solitude. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, for Study 1 we conducted qualitative intervi…
View article: Intimate sounds of silence: its motives and consequences in romantic relationships
Intimate sounds of silence: its motives and consequences in romantic relationships Open
Silence shared between partners is a rich and understudied feature of romantic relationships. Within relationships, silence may be experienced in meaningfully different ways as a function of the motivations underlying it. These internally …
View article: Investigating solitude as a tool for downregulation of daily arousal using ecological momentary assessments
Investigating solitude as a tool for downregulation of daily arousal using ecological momentary assessments Open
Objective This research explored arousal levels as a motivating factor for solitude‐seeking. We hypothesized that solitude becomes more desirable when high‐arousal emotions were heightened and individual differences in extraversion and neu…
View article: Solitude
Solitude Open
The average adult spends nearly one-third of their waking life alone. How do we overcome the stigma of solitude and find strength in going it alone? Whether we love it or try to avoid it, we can make better use of that time. The science of…
View article: Culturally relevant mentoring
Culturally relevant mentoring Open
“At its best, mentoring can be a life-altering relationship that inspire mutual growth, learning, and development. Its effects can be remarkable, profound, and enduring; mentoring relationships have the capacity to transform individuals, g…
View article: Balance between solitude and socializing: everyday solitude time both benefits and harms well-being
Balance between solitude and socializing: everyday solitude time both benefits and harms well-being Open
View article: Investigating solitude as tool for downregulation of daily arousal using Ecological Momentary Assessments - STAGE 2 RR
Investigating solitude as tool for downregulation of daily arousal using Ecological Momentary Assessments - STAGE 2 RR Open
IntroductionThis research explored arousal levels as a motivating factor for solitude-seeking. We hypothesized that solitude becomes more desirable when high-arousal emotions were heightened and individual differences in extraversion and n…
View article: Investigating solitude as tool for downregulation of daily arousal using Ecological Momentary Assessments
Investigating solitude as tool for downregulation of daily arousal using Ecological Momentary Assessments Open
This research explored arousal levels as a motivating factor for solitude-seeking. We hypothesized that solitude becomes more desirable when high-arousal emotions are heightened and individual differences in extraversion and neuroticism wo…
View article: Who feels good in solitude? A qualitative analysis of the personality and mindset factors relating to well‐being when alone
Who feels good in solitude? A qualitative analysis of the personality and mindset factors relating to well‐being when alone Open
What leads to peaceful and enjoyable solitude? Little is known about which personality and mindset qualities benefit individuals during time spent alone. The current study was designed to build a foundation for future quantitative and qual…
View article: Improving Accessibility and Inclusivity in Qualitative Research Using Community-Based Research Methods
Improving Accessibility and Inclusivity in Qualitative Research Using Community-Based Research Methods Open
Qualitative psychological research gathers participants’ experiences, perceptions, and behaviour with the aim to understand and represent different perspectives that received less attention. Compared to quantitative research, qualitative r…
View article: Improving Accessibility and Inclusivity in Qualitative Research Using Community-Based Research Methods
Improving Accessibility and Inclusivity in Qualitative Research Using Community-Based Research Methods Open
Qualitative psychological research gathers participants’ experiences, perceptions, and behaviour with the aim to understand and represent different perspectives that received less attention. Compared to quantitative research, qualitative r…
View article: The Psychological Science Accelerator’s COVID-19 rapid-response dataset
The Psychological Science Accelerator’s COVID-19 rapid-response dataset Open
View article: Solitude in Context: A Systematic Review of How Societal Norms and Physical Environment Shape Perceptions of Solitary Experiences
Solitude in Context: A Systematic Review of How Societal Norms and Physical Environment Shape Perceptions of Solitary Experiences Open
When in solitude – a subjective state of be detached from immediate social demands, societal norms and physical surroundings can continue to shape people’s thoughts and feelings. This systematic review explored the roles of norms and the p…
View article: Definitions of Solitude in Everyday Life
Definitions of Solitude in Everyday Life Open
What does it mean to be in solitude? Researchers building this nascent field are learning much about the potential affordances of solitude, but lack an agreed-upon definition or set of definitions. Arriving at that meaning is crucial to fo…
View article: A global experiment on motivating social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic
A global experiment on motivating social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Finding communication strategies that effectively motivate social distancing continues to be a global public health priority during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-country, preregistered experiment ( n = 25,718 from 89 countries) tested …
View article: Building bonds: A pre-registered secondary data analysis examining linear and curvilinear relations between socio-economic status and communal attitudes
Building bonds: A pre-registered secondary data analysis examining linear and curvilinear relations between socio-economic status and communal attitudes Open
A large body of research points to differences in the communal orientation of people from a lower and higher socio-economic status (SES) background. However, direct evidence for differences in communal attitudes remains scant. In this pre-…
View article: Who enjoys solitude? autonomous functioning (but not introversion) predicts self-determined motivation (but not preference) for solitude
Who enjoys solitude? autonomous functioning (but not introversion) predicts self-determined motivation (but not preference) for solitude Open
Within the solitude literature, two discrete constructs reflect different perspectives on how time spent alone is motivated. Self-determined motivation for solitude reflects wanting time alone to find enjoyment and gain meaningful benefits…
View article: Alone With Our Thoughts: Investigation of Autonomy Supportive Framing as a Driver of Enjoyment During Quiet Time in Solitude
Alone With Our Thoughts: Investigation of Autonomy Supportive Framing as a Driver of Enjoyment During Quiet Time in Solitude Open
Sitting alone with one’s thoughts could foster a sense of rest and relaxation, yet many find this activity difficult. In two preregistered experiments (Study 1: n = 266, Study 2: n = 369), we focused on autonomy-supportive and controlling …