The handbook of solitude : psychological perspectives on social isolation, social withdrawal, and being alone /

• Other Authors: Coplan, Robert J., Bowker, Julie C.
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, England ; Malden, Massachusetts ; Oxford, England : Wiley-Blackwell, 2014.
• Subjects: Solitude.; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS > Life Stages > General.; PSYCHOLOGY > Developmental > General.; PSYCHOLOGY > Developmental > Lifespan Development.; PSYCHOLOGY > General.; Electronic books.
• Item Description: Cover image: Night Sky Over Monterey Bay, California.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (608 pages) : illustrations
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• ISBN: 9781118427408; 1118427408; 9781118427378; 1118427378; 1306156289; 9781306156288
• DOI: 10.1002/9781118427378

"This reference work offers a comprehensive compilation of current psychological research related to the construct of solitude. Explores numerous psychological perspectives on solitude, including those from developmental, neuropsychological, social, personality, and clinical psychology. Examines different developmental periods across the lifespan, and across a broad range of contexts, including natural environments, college campuses, relationships, meditation, and cyberspace. Includes contributions from the leading international experts in the field. Covers concepts and theoretical approaches, empirical research, as well as clinical applications"--Provided by publisher.