Santa Cruz: You might be surprised to know that spending time also can deliver many benefits to us. A study claims that spending some time alone could be a good thing for teenagers -- and is not necessarily something to be worried about.

In a survey  carried out by researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz and Wilmington College, they  asked participants to rate their motivations for solitude on a four-point scale by answering questions such as, "I feel energized when I spend time by myself," and "I enjoy the quiet," as well as "I feel uncomfortable when I’m with others," and "I regret things I say or do when I’m with others."

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According to yhe findings the key factor as to whether solitude has a positive or negative effect on mental health is choice. When adults or teens had solitude imposed on them, perhaps because they experienced anxiety, or when used as a punishment for teens, then this was linked with lower well-being and feelings of loneliness, social anxiety, and depressive symptoms. However, if the participants chose solitude, then this appeared to have a positive effect on well-being and was associated with improved personal growth and self-acceptance.

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Co-author Virginia Thomas, Ph.D said that that alone time can give teens an opportunity for self-reflection, or creative expression and that in today’s fast-paced world where we are always

The researcher said, "Solitude can improve the wellbeing of kids who are overstimulated. They can learn to regulate their behavior, on their own, without being told to.