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Older adults can be particularly vulnerable due to life transitions, reduced social networks, and increased time spent alone. However, while solitude may become more prevalent with age, it does not inherently lead to loneliness. Learning to experience solitude positively could offer a meaningful way to enhance well-being. This study tested a brief strategy designed to reframe solitude as a positive experience, leveraging the saying-is-believing effect to reduce loneliness. Using an experimental design in an online study (N=211 participants aged 18–89), participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups. The experimental group actively reflected on the positive opportunities solitude offers for pursuing intrinsically motivated goals, while the control group simply described their emotions during solitude. Findings revealed significantly lower levels of loneliness in the experimental group compared to the control group. Mediation analysis identified self-efficacy as a key mechanism driving this effect. Importantly, these results do not suggest that social isolation is merely an individual responsibility; rather, they highlight the potential of psychological reframing as a complementary approach in loneliness prevention. By shifting perspectives on solitude, this research provides valuable insights into fostering resilience in older adults and underscores the need for scalable, cost-effective solutions that promote well-being without overlooking the structural factors contributing to social isolation.","cbCaiqAuyiZ9PJ8p","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqAuyiZ9PJ8p","pdf",155747,"English","# Abstract\n## Study design and intervention\n## Key findings and mechanism\n## Implications for loneliness prevention","[{\"question\":\"What was the main goal of the study?\",\"answer\":\"To reduce loneliness by testing a brief strategy that reframes solitude as a positive experience.\"},{\"question\":\"How did the experimental group differ from the control group?\",\"answer\":\"The experimental group reflected on positive opportunities solitude provides for intrinsically motivated goals, while the control group described their emotions during solitude.\"},{\"question\":\"What mechanism explained the reduction in loneliness?\",\"answer\":\"Mediation analysis identified self-efficacy as the key mechanism driving the effect.\"}]","REFRAMING SOLITUDE AS A STRATEGY TO REDUCE LONELINESS | PDF",1790643363]