The Handbook Of Solitude: Psychological Perspectives On Social Isolation, Social Withdrawal, And Being Alone

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

• • Author: Robert J. Coplan, Julie C. Bowker
• • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• • Publication Date: Feb 03, 2014
• • Number of Pages: 608 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Hardcover
• • ISBN-10: 111842736X
• • ISBN-13: 9781118427361