Crafting solitude: an intentional approach to solitude in emerging adults’ everyday life

Adams, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8626-9227, Tovmasyan, A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9297-0084 and Weinstein, N. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2200-6617 (2025) Crafting solitude: an intentional approach to solitude in emerging adults’ everyday life. The Journal of Social Psychology. ISSN 0022-4545 doi: 10.1080/00224545.2025.2563539

Abstract/Summary

Solitude is often stigmatized, yet research suggests intentional time alone can be beneficial. This research tests “Solitude Crafting,” a novel two-part intervention to reshape emerging adults’ experiences by destigmatizing solitude and guiding meaningful solitary activities. Pilot study (N = 120) assessed the intervention’s feasibility and impact over five days. The full study (N = 75) tested the intervention, examining Solitude Crafting alongside a comparison time point in a staggered, within-subject design. Results indicated post-intervention improvements in emotional well-being, with participants attributing these benefits to the intervention. Our findings present Solitude Crafting as a promising avenue for reframing attitudes toward solitude and enhancing well-being when alone.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/id/eprint/125044
Identification Number/DOI	10.1080/00224545.2025.2563539
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Life Sciences > School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences > Department of Psychology
Publisher	Taylor & Francis
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