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In this brief, researchers explore motivations for solitude and well-being among senior living residents and offer insights into how communities might adjust their offerings to support Solitude Seekers. ##### IN THIS RESEARCH BRIEF, YOU’LL LEARN: - about four motivational profiles for solitude among residents - to foster an all-inclusive environment to support the varied needs of residents - to identify additional support such as counseling, where needed, for residents who may experience social anxiety and any barriers that may impact quality of life ## FROM THIS RESEARCH BRIEF: “Positive motivations for solitude are unlikely to pose risks for older adults and are associated with levels of well-being comparable to people who prefer greater levels of social interaction. Positive motivations appear to be particularly advantageous for one’s personal growth and psychological richness.” ![Seeking Solitude](https://information.matherinstitute.com/hubfs/Seeking%20Solitude.png "Seeking Solitude") ###### DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THIS RESEARCH BRIEF: ## SEEKING SOLITUDE ###### MOTIVATIONS FOR "ALONE TIME" AMONG SENIOR LIVING RESIDENTS [Mather Institute](https://www.matherinstitute.com/) 1560 Sherman Avenue Suite 1010 Evanston, IL 60201 [(888) 722.6468](tel:+18887226468) - [Free Industry Information](https://www.matherinstitute.com/free-industry-information/) - [Person-Centric Wellness Model](https://www.matherinstitute.com/person-centric-wellness-model/) - [Age Well Study](https://www.matherinstitute.com/agewellstudy/) - [InvestigAge Blog](https://www.matherinstitute.com/investigage-blog/) - [Contact Us](https://www.matherinstitute.com/contact-us/) [(888) 722.6468](tel:+18887226468) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.matherinstitute.com/privacy-policy/) - [Notice of Privacy Practices](https://www.matherinstitute.com/notice-of-privacy-practices/) - [Indirect Cost Policy](http://www.matherinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Mather-Indirect-Cost-Policy_FNL.pdf) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matheragewell/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/matheragewell) [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/matherlifeways/) [![Mather](https://www.matherinstitute.com/wp-content/themes/mlia/images/logo_mather_be_nextraordinary.png) ![Est. in 1942](https://www.matherinstitute.com/wp-content/themes/mlia/images/logo_est_in_1941.png)](https://www.mather.com/) 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 1010 Evanston, IL 60201 [(847) 492.7500](tel:+18474927500) [(847) 492.6789](fax:+18474926789) - [Programs](https://www.mather.com/neighborhood-programs) - [Residences](https://www.mather.com/residences/) - [Mather Institute](https://matherinstitute.com/) - [Jobs](https://www.mather.com/jobs/) © Copyright 2024 Mather [Notice of Privacy Practices](https://www.mather.com/notice-of-privacy-practices/)