Myers-Briggs MBTI and the Enneagram Relationships

Probably the most fascinating methods to check character classification, not less than for character addicts, is to check totally different classification methods. Two of the most well-liked character rankings, the Myers-Briggs (MBTI) and the Enneagram, present a variety of noteworthy associations.

Right here we’ll take a peek at a few of these apparent hyperlinks. I’ve additionally included two useful abstract tables on the finish of the put up.

Enneagram 1 Correlations

• Forms of judgment (J).

It may be discovered amongst any of the Myers-Briggers/MBTI scoring varieties. Nevertheless, insofar as Enneagram 1 capabilities as an agent of ethical change, the sorts of feeling (F) and notion (P) might typically be skilled as unities as properly.

Enneagram 2 correlations

• Forms of feeling (F).

Feelers are normally extra compassionate and caring than their considering counterparts. The sentiment is prone to resonate with Enneagram 2, also called “The Helper.”

Enneagram 3 correlations

• Forms of open-mindedness (E) and open-mindedness (T).

The essence of Enneagram 3 is distinctly masculine, involving a powerful drive for standing and self-differentiation by means of achievement. Though some females could also be examined as triplets, the bulk are males. At Myers-Briggs, almost two-thirds of males take a look at as Thinkers (T), so by affiliation, we might count on to see extra Thinkers figuring out as T.

Threesomes additionally are usually extraverted (E), which analysis has linked to achievement striving. Moreover, one might clarify that extroverts, like all three, are extra picture aware and anxious with acquiring approval from others.

Judgment (J) might contribute to the pursuit of feat as properly, however triads are additionally described as fairly adaptable, which may be linked to notion (P). Thus, JP desire is unlikely to be a major contributor. Lastly, different components akin to start order might play a task, as analysis means that first-borns are usually extra achievement-oriented than later-borns.

Enneagram 4 correlations

Enneagram 5 correlations

Enneagram 6 correlations

• Forms of introvert (I) and sensing (S).

Riso and Hudson counsel that Sixes are the anxious sort and their behaviors and attitudes may be seen as makes an attempt to calm their anxiousness. Empirical analysis, in addition to peculiar commentary, means that introverts are usually extra anxious and self-conscious than extroverts, which is why Sixes usually tend to be introverts. Being extra sensible and fewer introspective/philosophical than Fours or Fives, Sixes are additionally largely made up of Sensing (S) varieties.

Enneagram 7 correlations

• Forms of extraversion (E) and perceptive (P).

Sevens are characterised by a desire for extraversion, in addition to by their use of both extraverted instinct (Ne) or extraverted sensing (Se), each of that are cognitive, exploratory, and innovation-oriented capabilities.

Enneagram 8 correlations

Like Threes, the Enneagram 8 has a powerful masculine essence, indicating that Eights are prone to be the Pondering (T) sort. I am inclined to disagree with Riso and Hudson’s affiliation of the eight with Ne. In my view, it appears extra acceptable to affiliate the Eight with Extraverted Pondering (Te), with ESTJ and ENTJ being the clearest representatives of this sort. Therefore, we might count on Eights to show Myers-Briggers E, T, and J preferences.

Enneagram 9 correlations

The Enneagram Kind 9 is gradual to cope with the skin world, which makes this sort extra vulnerable to introversion. Moreover, as “peacemakers,” they are usually Kind P, preferring to adapt and keep away from battle every time attainable. This kind has a extra female essence and its commonest representatives are INFP and ISFP.

Myers-Briggs and Enneagram varieties

Introverts (4, 5, 6, 9) — Extroverts (3, 7, 8)

Sensors (6) — Instinct (4, 5)

Thinkers (3, 5, 8) – Emotions (2, 4, 9)

Judges (1, 8) — Perceivers (7, 9)

Enneagram varieties and MBTI preferences

Kind 1 (J)

Kind 2(F)

Kind 3 (E, T)

Kind 4 (I, N, F)

Kind 5 (I, N, T)

Kind 6 (I,S)

Kind 7(E,P)

Kind 8 (E, T, J)

Kind 9 (I, F, P)