ROBERT J. COPLAN, PhD, is a psychology, researcher, teacher, and author who has been studying solitude for more than thirty years. He is a Chancellor's Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University. Over the course of his career, he has extensively explored the costs and benefits of spending time alone among children, adolescents, and adults. He is the author of the recently published book "The Joy of Solitude: How to Reconnect with Yourself in an Overconnected World".

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New book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Joy-of-Solitude/Robert-J-Coplan/9781668053423