MBTI test, about accuracy and can it be trusted?

The MBTI or Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is popularly discussed by young people. This test can identify the personality of each individual. Starting from his strength, personality type, and preferences.

The next question is, is this test accurate in identifying each individual? Let's first find out what MBTI is and do you need to fully believe in the results of this test?

Get to know the MBTI and the four personality scale test

Research in 1977 says that the Myers Briggs Type Indicator is used to measure a person's personality. The study said that the Myers Briggs Type was measured from the instrument, a summary of the assessment process, broad review, reliability, and validity.

The MBTI results refer to the following four scales.

1. Extraversion (E) - Introversion (I)

One of the assessments of a person's personality that can be seen is whether he is an extrovert or an introvert. Both determine how individuals can interact with the outside world.

People with extroverted personalities tend to be direct action oriented, enjoy social interactions, and feel energized when they have spent time with other people.

Meanwhile, the introverted personality is more adventurous in his thoughts, enjoys deep and meaningful social interactions, and feels more filled when he spends time alone.

Every individual has both preferences in him, to the point where there is something more dominant between extrovert or introvert.

2.Sensation (S) - Intuition (N)

At this scale, MBTI looks at how a person can gather information from the world around him. On the sensation scale or feel, describes when he tends to pay a lot of attention to the existing reality.

Individuals will study the world around them independently. In addition, he will focus more on facts and details and involve himself from his first-hand experience.

Meanwhile, on the intuition scale, individuals pay more attention to patterns and impressions. He also prefers to think about possibilities, imagine the future, and explore abstract theories.

3.Thinking (T) - Feeling (F)

MBTI scale between thoughts (thinking) and feelings (feeling) determine how individuals make decisions collected from sensation and intuition scales. The thinking individual (thinking) a thing based on facts and objective data, tends to be consistent, logical, and impersonal when making decisions.

In addition, individuals who prioritize feelings (feeling) easier to consider the person he is dealing with and the emotions that are present before making a decision. Until in the end he could draw conclusions in deciding something.

4.Judging (J) - Perceiving (P)

The fourth scale on the MBTI determines how individuals will relate to the outside world. Individuals leaning toward judgment (judging), will be more structured and assertive on decisions.

On the other hand, individuals who are more inclined towards a more accepting perception (perceiving), can be described as an open, flexible, and adaptable person.

This scale determines what a person's personality looks like when combined with other scales. How this judging-perceving scale can describe whether you are an extrovert or an introvert, in getting information (sensing-intuition) , and how you make decisions (thinking-feeling).

Then, what is the accuracy of the MBTI test?

After going through a series of tests by answering about 50 questions, you will get the results. Divided into 16 personalities as follows.

• ISTJ
• ISTP
• ISFJ
• ISFP
• INFJ
• INFP
• INTJ
• INTP
• ESTP
• ESTJ
• ESFP
• ESFJ
• ENFP
• ENFJ
• ENTP
• ENTJ

Although there is no definite study that examines the accuracy of the MBTI, the authors of Psychology Today revealed his experience after doing the test. Adam Grant, the author, got the INTJ result (Introversion, Intuition, Thinking, Judging). However, a few months later he did another test and the results revealed that he was an ESFP (Extroversion, Sensing, Feeling, Perceiving).

Will the results of the personality test change over time as did Grant? One study showed that as many as three-quarters of test takers achieve different personality types when they are tested again.

This is said by Annie Murphy Paul in her book The Cult of Personality Testing . He continued that the 16 types of MBTI personalities do not yet have a scientific basis.

Meanwhile, Australian philosopher Roman Krznaric also said, if a person takes a personality test and follows it within five weeks, there is a 50% chance that the individual falls into a different personality.

Can I trust the MBTI test results?

If you ask whether the MBTI test can be trusted or not, this is the right of each individual. It's okay if you feel the personality fits them.

There are many people who invest time and money in obtaining an MBTI certificate and a certified trainer. Unfortunately, the accuracy of the MBTI has not been further investigated.

But from Krznaric's above remarks, there is always the possibility of changes in test results. Personality is not an absolute thing, because every individual can provide a change of views over time and how to deal with problems.

The MBTI test is popular among young people. He also tends to ask others about their personalities. There is nothing wrong with any of that. However, Murphy Paul again said that those who like personality types, have been tempted by their ideal self-image. Now, do you still want to believe in MBTI? It depends on you.