5.3

Reliability and Validity of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Instrument

From the Editor


In this edition of the Journal of Psychological Type® Research Digest, we have familiar types of studies and a few new ones.

Along more familiar lines, Ahktar analyzes MBTI® preferences, stress, and coping mechanisms in medical college students. Analyzing the type distribution in a group of extreme sports athletes, Thompson found an overrepresentation of several types, including INTJ and other types with a Judging preference. And Ibrahim represents another study utilizing MBTI personality in machine learning. In this case, creating an online recommendation engine for K-pop bands aligned with personality type preferences.

The JPT-RD summarizes select research published in peer-reviewed journals or publications vetted through an editor. In this edition, we have done something different: we summarize a white paper by John Hackston, Thought Leader at The Myers-Briggs Company. This is an unusual selection, but one we feel is warranted due to the relevance and importance of the topic and the comprehensiveness of Hackston’s paper. The paper discusses and details the relationship between Myers-Briggs® personality type and various forms of neurodiversity, including guidance on how to assess and work with neurodiverse clients. Hackston makes clear distinctions between the various forms of neurodiversity and discusses research with personality.

Finally, we do not typically include studies conducted below the college level, but in this case we summarize a study on MBTI preferences and emotional responses to color by Robbins. Not only is the topic unique, but some of the results may surprise you.

I hope you enjoy this edition of the JPT-RD. As always, if you have questions or would like a copy of these or any other articles, reach out to library@myersbriggs.org.


Kesstan Blandin, Ph.D.
Vice President, Research & Development
Editor, Journal of Psychological Type® Research Digest

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Journal of Psychological Type® Research Digest (JPT-RD) is made available through Myers & Briggs Foundation, worldwide publisher. The editorial team includes Kesstan Blandin, PhD, Logan Abbitt, MLIS, and Purnima Sims.

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