Full Description
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.
Contents
Series Editors' Foreword
Introduction: Solitude in Adolescence
1. Motivations and Preferences for Solitude
2. Identity Exploration and Experiences of Silence and Aloneness
3. Solitude and Silence, Loneliness within Context
4. Solitude, Identity, and Well-Being
5. Computers, Aloneness, and Silence
6. World and Beyond
7. Schooling for Solitude Skills
Conclusions and Future Footsteps
References
Index
