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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 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.

BBC Reel page featuring a man and woman in thinking position next to a clock

Our Research Discover Magazine

Discovery Magazine page feature the article

Our Research Intern at APS Global Summit

This summer, with support from the British Psychological Society’s Undergraduate Research Assistantship, final-year student Kazel Lim joined our lab as a research intern to work on our physiological data. She recently presented findings from one of our lab’s experiments at the American Psychological Association's Global Summit! This study explores the role of solitude in stress regulation. We couldn’t be prouder of Kazel! 🎉

Our poster presentation at APS global summit
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