Momentary solitude and affective experiences: The moderating role of trait mindfulness.
Applied psychology. Health and well-being June 1, 2025 Xinyuan Peng, Da Jiang, Dwight C K Tse et al. 2 citations
People who are better at describing their experiences and acting with awareness feel less of a drop in high-energy positive emotions when alone. Those who are more nonreactive to inner experiences feel a stronger boost in calm, low-energy positive emotions during solitude. People who observe their experiences more closely feel less low-energy negative emotion when alone. The study tracked 188 adults in Hong Kong, ages 19 to 93, who reported their social situation and feelings five times daily for a week.