This study aims to explore the relationship between life satisfaction, positive solitude skills, and the emotional aspects of well-being (positive and negative affect). It seeks to examine how positive solitude skills moderate the association between life satisfaction and emotional experiences, shedding light on the intricate dynamics of subjective well-being. Using a web-based platform, data were gathered from 569 undergraduate students (M = 24.10, SD = 5.80, range = 17–71). Measures included questionnaires on life satisfaction, positive solitude skills and positive and negative affect. The interaction between life satisfaction, positive solitude skills, and affect was significant, influencing both negative and positive emotions. Life satisfaction-positive/negative affect relationships were stronger among participants with lower levels of positive solitude. The study demonstrates that positive solitude skills shape emotional experiences alongside life satisfaction. These findings indicate that the skill of positive solitude plays a valuable role in well-being among young adults.
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