Motivation and pleasure deficits are common in schizophrenia, strongly linked with poorer
functioning, and may reflect underlying alterations in brain functions governing reward …

Responding to the emotions of the people around us is a phenomenon traversing human
lives; however, research has only recently started exploring the predictors of interpersonal …

Social interactions are essential aspects of social relationships. Despite their centrality, there
is a lack of a standardized approach to systematize social interactions. The present research …

Recent evidence suggests that older adults experience momentary states of spending time
alone (ie, solitude) less negatively than younger adults. The current research explores the …

Most adults spend a significant amount of their time alone. The present chapter calls for
conceptual clarity regarding the distinct nature of solitude relative to other related constructs …

Solitude is a rising phenomenon in the western world. The share of people affected by
solitude has been rising for some time and the Covid-19 pandemic has further brought this …

What people believe about their capacity to exert self-control (willpower), whether it is a
limited or a nonlimited resource, affects their self-regulation and well-being. The present …

Prosociality (ie, voluntary thoughts and actions intended to benefit somebody else) is
arguably essential for positive social relationships. The present research investigated under …

Responsiveness to others (ie, our understanding, validation, and support of important
aspects of others) significantly contributes to positive social relationships. In the present …

Social relationships accompany us throughout adulthood and are among the most important
sources of meaning in a person's life. However, little is known about age differences in …