Solitude, Silence, and Loneliness in Adolescence: The Teen who Stands Alone (Bloomsbury Solitude Studies)

By Sandra Leanne Bosacki

This book explores adolescents' (10-18 years) experiences of silence, solitude, loneliness within the school setting. Although many studies explore social withdrawal and loneliness in adolescence, little is known about young people's experiences of solitude as a state of being alone. This book ties together cutting-edge research from developmental psychology and education on solitude in adolescence, and opens the way to a pedagogy of solitude and well-being.

Sandra Leanne Bosacki explores concerns about how adolescents learn social and solitude skills and the extent to which such skills are harmful or helpful, including self-control and regulation, and self-compassion. The book further explores implications of solitude studies for practice and provides recommendations for future research and education. Holistic models of education are encouraged to promote a balance of social and solitude skills that combines social management with self-regulation and self-compassion.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350345660
• ISBN13: 9781350345669
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"