In a recent mailbag post, I answered a reader’s question about my Myers-Briggs (MBTI) type. I initially identified as an INTP but later found out I might be an ENTP, adding to my confusion about introversion and extraversion.

I shared a link to a survey for Blue Jay Blog readers to determine their MBTI type. Almost 6,000 people participated, providing intriguing results, which we’ll delve into below.

The MBTI test is well-known for categorizing individuals into 16 four-letter types based on four binary criteria: Introversion (I) or Extraversion (E), Sensing (S) or Intuition (N), Thinking (T) or Feeling (F), and Judging (J) or Perceiving (P).

While some experts endorse the MBTI for its insights, others like Adam Grant criticize it as unreliable. Despite the debates, I personally enjoy its casual nature and use it for fun.

One interesting application of the MBTI is comparing the traits of WBW readers to the general population. The survey revealed that INTP and INTJ were the most common types among WBW readers, while ESFP was the least frequent.

Notably, WBW readers tend to lean towards types with the ‘N’ trait, signifying a preference for intuitive thinking.

Comparing the MBTI breakdown of WBW readers to the overall US population, a contrast emerges – WBW readers show a higher prevalence of N types, while the US population leans more towards S types.

WBW has a higher proportion of Introverts and Thinkers compared to the general US population, with the most significant difference seen in the N/S comparison, where N types dominate among WBW readers.

The data highlights the distinct MBTI distribution among WBW readers and the general population, providing interesting insights into personality preferences.

If you’re curious about the individual criteria breakdown, you can explore the specific comparisons between WBW readers and the US population for Introversion/Extraversion, Sensing/Intuition, Thinking/Feeling, and Judging/Perceiving.

Overall, the MBTI results reveal intriguing patterns and differences between WBW readers and the wider population, sparking engaging discussions on personality diversity.

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