Examination of the relationship between preference for solitude and emotional well-being after controlling for the effect of loneliness

Toyoshima, Aya; Sato, Shinichi

Osaka Human Sciences, 2017, 3, 171-183

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Title
Examination of the relationship between preference for solitude and emotional well-being after controlling for the effect of loneliness
Creator
CreatorName
Toyoshima, Aya
NRID
1000040196241 1000040196241
CreatorName
Sato, Shinichi
Subject
preference for solitude
loneliness
emotional well-being
aging paradox
Abstract
This study examined whether preference for solitude promotes emotional well-being after controlling for the influence of loneliness. We administered a questionnaire that included variables regarding preference for solitude, loneliness, positive affect, and negative affect. The sample consisted of 318 young adult university students and 253 individuals aged 65 and older. The results showed a significant negative correlation between preference for solitude and positive affect; however there was no significant correlation between preference for solitude and negative affect. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis confirmed a negative effect of preference for solitude on negative affect after controlling for the influence of loneliness, and there was no effect on positive affect. The results of this study supported the hypothesis concerning the relationship between preference for solitude and negativeaffect, and demonstrated that preference for solitude decreased negative affect and promotes emotional well-being.
Publisher
Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University
Source Title
Osaka Human Sciences
Volume (Issue)
3
Page
171-183
Date of Issued
2017-03
Language
English
Handle URL
https://hdl.handle.net/11094/60595
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18910/60595
NCID
AA12727839
Access Rights
open access
oaire:version
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紀要論文 Departmental Bulletin Paper
Osaka Human Sciences / Vol.3