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Our pioneering research investigates how being alone influences our emotions, thoughts, and internal experiences. Discover insights and resources to help you embrace solitude for rejuvenation, reflection, and creativity.
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Our PhD student at SPSP 2025
PhD student Xiangyu Deng has been accepted to present a poster and deliver a 5-minute flash talk at this year’s Annual Convention of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology in Denver, Colorado. His PhD research explores cognitive processes in solitude, including how activities during solitude affects these processes. Click below to watch his presentation! 🎉
Our Research on The Times
How much would you pay for a few hours’ peace? How about £6,000 a year?
Phil Hilton visits an exclusive wellness centre in southwest London, where solitude comes with a hefty price tag. With high-tech relaxation treatments and a space designed to strip away distractions, he explores whether solitude can truly be a luxury worth paying for. Can time alone really boost emotional well-being, or is this just another wellness trend? Would you pay for the privilege of being alone?
Our Research on BBC Reels
Why being a 'loner' could be good for you
Take a 2-minute break to explore the benefits of stepping away. This video highlights research on how solitude impacts our brains, emotions, and cognitive performance. Learn about one of the key findings that inspired the launch of the Solitude Lab: how spending time alone helps to down-regulate our emotions.
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