Form: Preference for Solitude Scale, PSS

1. -
a. I enjoy being around people.
b. I enjoy being by myself.
2. -
a. I try to structure my day so that I always have some time to myself.
b. I try to structure my day so that I always am doing something with someone.
3. -
a. One feature I look for in a job is the opportunity to interact with interesting people.
b. One feature I look for in a job is the opportunity to spend time by myself.
4. -
a. After spending a few hours surrounded by a lot of people, I usually find myself stimulated and energetic.
b. After spending a few hours surrounded by a lot of people, I am usually eager to get away by myself.
5. -
a. Time spent alone is often productive for me.
b. Time spent alone is often time wasted for me.
6. -
a. I often have a strong desire to get away by myself.
b. I rarely have a strong desire to get away by myself.
7. -
a. I like to vacation in places where there are a lot of people around and a lot of activities going on.
b. I like to vacation in places where there are few people around and a lot of serenity and quiet.
8. -
a. When I have to spend several hours alone, I find the time boring and unpleasant.
b. When I have to spend several hours alone, I find the time productive and pleasant.
9. -
a. If I were to take a several-hour plane trip, I would like to sit next to someone who was pleasant to talk with.
b. If I were to take a several-hour plane trip, I would like to spend the time quietly.
10. -
a. Time spent with other people is often boring and uninteresting.
b. Time spent alone is often boring and uninteresting.
11. -
a. I have a strong need to be around other people.
b. I do not have a strong need to be around other people.
12. -
a. There are many times when I just have to get away and be by myself.
b. There are rarely times when I just have to get away and be by myself.

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