When is Solitude Maladaptive for Adolescents? A Comprehensive Study of Sociability and Characteristics of Solitude

Changes of Solitude Behaviors among College Students: A Latent Transition Analysis

“…Coplan et al employed latent profile analysis to investigate the subgroups of solitude activities in adolescents and identified six classes: sociable, unsociable, balanced, alonely, socially avoidant, and shy-withdrawn [27]. Borg et al examined the differential patterns of solitude and sociability characteristics, and their results identified four distinct classes, namely, non-solitude-social group, moderate group, affinity for solitude-sociable group, and preference for solitude-non-sociable group [28]. In Borg's study, the solitude characteristics encompassed enjoyment, motivations, preference, and frequency [28].…”

“…Borg et al examined the differential patterns of solitude and sociability characteristics, and their results identified four distinct classes, namely, non-solitude-social group, moderate group, affinity for solitude-sociable group, and preference for solitude-non-sociable group [28]. In Borg's study, the solitude characteristics encompassed enjoyment, motivations, preference, and frequency [28]. This study looked into the more intricate aspects and components of solitude behaviors, using positive solitude, eccentricity, social avoidance, and loneliness as characteristics.…”