Solitude

The Theory

Basic SDT research topics

Bradshaw, E. L.Ferber, K. A., Ryan, R. M. (2024) Seeking solitude skills: Do memories of intrinsic goals enhance enjoyment of alone time?. Journal of Personality, Advance online publication

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Adams, M. A., Weinstein, N. (2024) Need satisfaction in daily well-being: Both social and solitude contexts contribute to well-being. PsyArXiv Preprint, Advance online publication

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Nguyen, T., Weinstein, N., Deci, E. L. (2022) Alone with our thoughts: Investigation of autonomy supportive framing as a driver of enjoyment during quiet time in solitude. Collabra: Psychology, 8(1) ,31629

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Nguyen, T. T., Weinstein, N., Ryan, R. M. (2021) In In. R. J. Coplan, J. C. Bowker, & L. Nelson (Eds.), The possibilities of aloneness and solitude: Developing an understanding framed through the lens of human motivation and needs. New York, NY: Wiley-Blackwell Press The handbook of solitude: Psychological perspectives on social isolation, social withdrawal, and being alone, ,224-239

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Kritz, M., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C.Mullan, B.Stathi, A. (2021) “It’s Better Together”: A nested longitudinal study examining the benefits of walking regularly with peers versus primarily alone in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 29 ,455-465

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Nguyen, T.Werner, K.M., Soenens, B. (2019) Embracing me-time: Motivation for solitude during transition to college. Motivation and Emotion, 43 ,571-591

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Nguyen, T. T., Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L. (2018) Solitude as an approach to affective self-regulation. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 44(1) ,92-106

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