This article integrates insights from the Journal of Personality's Registered Report‐only special issue, which explores the relationship between personality and experiences within solitude. Contrary to the traditional view that solitude primarily serves those who are introverted or seeking refuge from social interactions, findings in this issue demonstrate that solitude is actively sought by, and may hold benefits for, a broad spectrum of personality types. We discuss these findings and suggest there may be more complex interactions between personality and solitude than previously recognized. We highlight the importance of conceptual and methodological clarity in studying both personality and solitude. Studies also show that the benefits of solitude for well‐being depend on contextual factors including the function and purpose of solitude, and activities undertaken (or not) when alone. Preferences for, and enjoyment of, solitude are influenced by more than just personality traits; they are shaped by how personality interacts with specific situations and contexts. We provide practical recommendations for future research to refine methods in order to better understand the nuanced experiences of solitude. These approaches will help clarify the conditions under which solitude is most beneficial and offer deeper insights into how solitude can improve well‐being for different individuals.

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体验孤独的多种方式：人格过程，在上下文中，作为独处时间的预测因素


本文整合了《人格杂志》注册报告特刊的见解，该特刊探讨了人格与独处经历之间的关系。传统观点认为，孤独主要服务于那些性格内向或寻求社交互动避难的人，但本期的研究结果表明，孤独是许多人格类型都积极寻求的，并且可能对它们有好处。我们讨论了这些发现，并提出个性与孤独之间的相互作用可能比之前认识到的更为复杂。我们强调概念和方法论清晰度在研究人格和孤独时的重要性。研究还表明，独处对幸福感的好处取决于环境因素，包括独处的功能和目的，以及独处时进行（或不进行）的活动。对独处的偏好和享受不仅仅受到性格特征的影响；它们是由个性如何与特定情况和环境相互作用而形成的。我们为未来的研究提供实用的建议，以改进方法，以便更好地理解孤独的微妙体验。这些方法将有助于阐明在什么条件下独处最有益，并为独处如何改善不同个体的福祉提供更深入的见解。