Perceived social support and psychological flexibility mediate the relationship between positive solitude and psychological wellbeing among Turkish adults
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY, vol.17, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 17
- Publication Date: 2026
- Doi Number: 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1714036
- Journal Name: FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, Linguistic Bibliography, MLA - Modern Language Association Database, Psycinfo, Directory of Open Access Journals, MLA International Bibliography
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Introduction This study is the first to examine the mediating roles of perceived social support and psychological flexibility in the relationship between positive solitude and psychological wellbeing among Turkish adults.Methods A total of 1,060 participants (69.25% female), aged 18 to 61 years (M = 24.11, SD = 6.84), took part to complete the Positive Solitude Scale, Brief Perceived Social Support Questionnaire, Psy-Flex Scale, and Riverside Eudaimonia Scale.Results Findings revealed that positive solitude significantly predicted perceived social support, psychological flexibility, and psychological wellbeing. Both perceived social support and psychological flexibility had significant effects on psychological wellbeing and mediated the association between positive solitude and psychological well being.Discussion These results suggest the important roles of perceived social support and psychological flexibility in related to the effect of positive solitude on psychological wellbeing.