ArticleBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2024
The Skill of Positive Solitude Moderates the Relationship between 24 Character Strengths and Flourishing in the Second Half of Life.
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- From Strengths to Flourishing: A Parallel Mediation Model of Strengths Self-Efficacy and Resilience Among Student Teachers.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Personality moderates associations between personal time and parental well-being.Communications psychology · 2026Article
- Impact of self-stigma of loneliness on psychological distress in older adults: mediation effect of relative deprivation and moderation effect of positive solitude.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectivesAging may challenge life and even affect individuals' wellbeing and flourishing. This includes the challenges of diminished social connections and the experience of solitude in later life while seeking to leverage personal strengths. The current study examines two important personal resources, i.e., the skill of positive solitude and the 24 character strengths, which may be associated with flourishing in old age.
methodsA convenience sample of 1085 community-dwelling adults (M = 57.20, SD = 6.24, range = 50-87) completed an online survey with demographic measures and scales measuring personal strengths, the skill of positive solitude, and flourishing.
resultsAs hypothesized, the 24 character strengths and positive solitude were each associated with flourishing, and positive solitude moderated the relationships between the 24 character strengths and flourishing. The relationship between the 24 character strengths and flourishing was stronger among participants with lower levels of positive solitude.
conclusionsThese findings highlight the way in which, despite the decrease in social relations which often characterizes old age, the skill of positive solitude serves as a valuable resource for flourishing in the later stages of life.
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