First off, it's very loosely based on Jung. If you're asking about construct validity based on Jung's constructs, the MBTI would be somewhat low. It has pretty good validity when used in vocational counseling situations (I don't have references handy, as I'm at home; I'm sure someone else would chime in). It has no validity for diagnostic or clinical purposes, although some counselors swear by it as a means of assessing interpersonal styles. But my feeling (and yes this is opinion not references fact) is that the MBTI is not well regarded by more "scientific types." I for one cringe when I teach personality and students ask about the MBTI. David W.
Bourgeois, Dr. Martin wrote: >I just received the following email from my university, and before responding, I thought I'd get some other opinions. Here's the email: > >Based upon Carl Jung’s research on psychological types, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) was developed by Isabel Briggs Myers and her mother Katharine Cook Briggs, and has become the most widely trusted personality inventory in the United States and throughout the world. Participants will complete the MBTI inventory, learn about personality types, and receive their individual personality profiles during this series. In Session #1, participants will complete the MBTI inventory, with program and results covered in Session #2. > > >My understanding is that the MBTI is held in low regard by personality psychologists, and has shown little validity. Any thoughts? >--- >To make changes to your subscription contact: > >Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu) > --------------------------------------- David T. Wasieleski, Ph.D. Professor Department of Psychology and Counseling Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA 31698 229-333-5620 http://chiron.valdosta.edu/dtwasieleski --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
