16 MBTI Types, Which One Are You?

MBTI has become a hot topic on social media. It divides personality into sixteen types based on four dimensions. There are derivatives like memes and makeup looks. However, the test has issues and we should not be overly labeled by it.

16 MBTI Personality Types: Which One Are You?

In recent times, the MBTI sixteen personality types test has become a hot topic on various social media platforms. People who take this test often exclaim, 'This is exactly me!' So, what is MBTI? MBTI is based on Carl Jung's psychological type theory and has now become an authoritative personality test. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a forced-choice, self-reported personality assessment test that measures and describes people's psychological activity patterns and personality types in aspects such as obtaining information, making decisions, and dealing with life.

The four dimensions of MBTI are attention direction (Extraverted E/Introverted I), cognitive style (Sensing S/Intuition N), decision-making style (Thinking T/Feeling F), and lifestyle (Judging J/Perceiving P). Based on Jung's 'Psychological Types,' these four dimensions divide personality into eight types. By selecting one type from each dimension and combining them, a total of sixteen personality types can be formed. Each personality is represented by four letters and has unique characteristics.

Derivatives of the MBTI personality test include a series of memes, popular topics, and marketing products. Many people also create group chats for those with the same personality type to find a sense of identity. There are also MBTI 16-type exclusive makeup looks and suitable luxury bags. For example, we can wonder which Disney princess has the same MBTI as us and enjoy MBTI-themed memes.

However, there are some issues with the MBTI test. Since the test is all multiple-choice, people may waver between options, resulting in unstable results. Taking the test in different environments or moods can also lead to different outcomes. When we see celebrities with the same attributes as us, our sense of self-worth and identity is enhanced. For instance, Gu Ailing's MBTI is INTJ, and Sa Beining's is INFP.

The best way to take the MBTI test is through self-assessment, but the basis for this is being able to objectively view oneself and know one's true self. The usefulness of MBTI is to find more suitable learning methods and occupations based on the test results and quickly identify shortcomings to correct. But we should not be labeled and think 'I am like this and cannot change.' Some people are reluctant to correct their shortcomings because of a'stereotype' and think 'If I change, I am not so-and-so anymore,' which is not advisable.

There are too many labels in the world, such as geographical coordinates, zodiac signs, constellations, and MBTI. We can use labels to find a sense of identity, but not adapt to labels just to find identity. Because no label can completely summarize a vivid individual or represent the unique you. 'Personal diversity is greater than the variety of labels.'