The handbook of solitude : psychological perspectives on social isolation, social withdrawal, and being alone / [electronic resource]
edited by Robert J. Coplan and Julie C. Bowker.
- 1 online resource (608 pages) : illustrations
Cover image: Night Sky Over Monterey Bay, California.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
Part I. Theoretical perspectives -- Part II. Solitude across the lifespan -- Part III. Solitude across contexts -- Part IV. Clinal perspectives -- Part V. Disciplinary perspectives.
"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.
Text in English.
9781118427408 1118427408 9781118427378 1118427378 1306156289 9781306156288
546879 MIL
Solitude.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS--Life Stages--General.
PSYCHOLOGY--Developmental--General.
PSYCHOLOGY--Developmental--Lifespan Development.
PSYCHOLOGY--General.
Solitude.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
BJ1499.S65 / .H363 2014eb
155.92
Cover image: Night Sky Over Monterey Bay, California.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
Part I. Theoretical perspectives -- Part II. Solitude across the lifespan -- Part III. Solitude across contexts -- Part IV. Clinal perspectives -- Part V. Disciplinary perspectives.
"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.
Text in English.
9781118427408 1118427408 9781118427378 1118427378 1306156289 9781306156288
546879 MIL
Solitude.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS--Life Stages--General.
PSYCHOLOGY--Developmental--General.
PSYCHOLOGY--Developmental--Lifespan Development.
PSYCHOLOGY--General.
Solitude.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
BJ1499.S65 / .H363 2014eb
155.92