J Adolesc January 2019 PMID 30472399

Motivation matters: Development and validation of the Motivation for Solitude Scale - Short Form (MSS-SF).

Virginia Thomas, Margarita Azmitia

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The discussions use words like 'less likely to feel lonely' and highlight how choosing solitude for intrinsic reasons correlates with wellbeing, reflecting a positive tone towards the findings. The tone indicates engagement with both the methodology and real-world implications, such as mental health outcomes, demonstrating shared interest and perceived importance of the research.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study introduces the Motivation for Solitude Scale Short Form (MSSSF), a tool based on Self-Determination Theory that differentiates between intrinsic (self-determined) and extrinsic (not self-determined) reasons for seeking solitude.
  • Through research with adolescents and emerging adults in the U.S., the scale was validated and found to be reliable, revealing two factors: self-determined solitude (SDS) and not self-determined solitude (NSDS), with valid connections to wellbeing and personality traits.
  • Results showed that extrinsically motivated solitude is linked to negative outcomes like loneliness and depression, while intrinsically motivated solitude correlates with higher wellbeing, helping researchers better understand the benefits and risks of being alone at different life stages.]

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Prof Candace Currie, OBE
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Adolescents' reasons for choosing solitude affect mental health outcomes. If for extrinsic reasons then solitude associated wi loneliness, social anxiety & depressive symptoms; if for intrinsic, self-determined reasons then pos correlated with well-being https://t.co/svNHL5kYO6

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When we're alone by choice, we're less likely to feel lonely https://t.co/eXwY7FMhW7

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Tracy Brower
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When we're alone by choice, we're less likely to feel lonely https://t.co/eXwY7FMhW7

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Prof Candace Currie, OBE
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Adolescents' reasons for choosing solitude affect mental health outcomes. If for extrinsic reasons then solitude associated wi loneliness, social anxiety & depressive symptoms; if for intrinsic, self-determined reasons then pos correlated with well-being https://t.co/svNHL5kYO6

Jul 30, 2019 · 1 like · 1,229 followers View post →
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#Motivation matters: Development and validation of the #Motivation for #Solitude #Scale – Short Form (MSS-SF) | #anxiety #MSSSF #wellbeing https://t.co/OLtSZXoWjE

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