Handbook of Solitude

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 psychologyExamines different developmental periods across the lifespan, and across a broad range of contexts, including natural environments, college campuses, relationships, meditation, and cyberspaceIncludes contributions from the leading international experts in the fieldCovers concepts and theoretical approaches, empirical research, as well as clinical applications