Looking Beyond Time Alone: An Examination of Solitary Activities in Emerging Adulthood
Ever wonder what university students do behind closed doors? In a recent study, Dr. Robert Coplan and his research team found that during the transition to university, young people use solitude mostly as an opportunity to unwind (Netflix and chill, anyone?) or get stuff done (e.g., homework, routine tasks).
In terms of how solitude is experienced, they also found that what young people do when they’re alone matters. Engaging in passive technology use or leisure activities when alone helped satisfy the need for solitude and reduced psychological distress, whereas sitting alone with one’s thoughts was linked to poor adjustment outcomes.
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Want to Learn More?
To families, there is lots of exciting research going on in the Pickering Centre and there are opportunities for you and your child to get involved and participate! Here is a glimpse at what kinds of studies are going on:
- Early numeracy and math skills
- Storybook reading in families
- Youth extracurricular participation
- Friendships and peer relations
- Saving for the future and moral development
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