From Psychologies · Louise Leboyer · · 50s
Solitude and Independence: Study Reveals Key Differences
A study shows how language choices affect how people experience solitude.
In brief
A study shows how language choices affect how people experience solitude. People who live well with solitude aren't more independent; language shapes their experience of alone time. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Solitude Experience Varies
People experience solitude differently based on their choices and routines.
Study Published in 2023
A 2023 study found no strong link between time alone and feeling lonely.
Two Groups of People
Those who feel more solitude fall into two groups: few alone or many alone.
Language Choices Matter
How people describe alone time affects their emotional response to it.
First Study Results
Calling alone time 'time for self' linked to positive feelings and well-being.
Second Study Results
People told they had 'time for self' reported more positive emotions after 30 minutes alone.
The short version
People who live well with solitude aren't more independent; language shapes their experience of alone time.
