ESFJ (Extraversion, Sensing, Feeling, Judgment) is an abbreviation used in the publication of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to refer to one of 16 personality types. The MBTI assessment was developed from the work of a distinguished psychiatrist, Carl G. Jung in his book Psychological Types . Jung proposed a psychological typology based on the theory of cognitive function he developed through his clinical observation.
From Jung's work, others develop psychological typologies. Jung's assessment of personality included an assessment of MBTI, developed by Isabel Briggs Myers and Katharine Cook Briggs, and Keirsey Temperament Sorter, developed by David Keirsey. Keirsey mentions the ESFJ as the Provider, one of four types included in the temperament which he calls the Guardian. ESFJ accounts are about 9-13% of the population.
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MBTI Instruments
MBTI Preferences show different people based on the following:
- How they focus their attention or get their energy (extraversion/introversy)
- How they view or retrieve information (sensing/intuition)
- How they prefer to make decisions (think/feel)
- How they adapt to the outside world (judgment/perception)
By using their preferences in each of these areas, people develop what Jung and Myers are called psychological types. This underlying personality pattern results from the dynamic interaction of their four preferences, along with their own individual and environmental influences. tendency. People tend to develop behaviors, skills and attitudes based on their particular type. Each personality type has its own potential strength as well as an area that offers opportunities for growth.
The MBTI tool consists of several selection questions that rank respondents on the basis of four "dichotomies" (psychological opposite pairs). Sixteen different results are possible, each identified by its own four-letter code, referenced by the initial letter. ( N is used for iNtuition , because I is used for Introversi ). MBTI is approximately 75% accurate according to its own manual.
- E - Extraversion is favored for introversion: ESFJs often feel motivated by their interactions with people. They tend to enjoy a wide circle of acquaintances, and they gain energy in social situations (whereas introverts emit energy).
- S - Sensing is preferred over intuition: ESFJs tend to be more concrete than abstract. They focus their attention on detail rather than the big picture, and on the immediate reality of the possibility of the future.
- F - Feel Prefer Thinking: The ESFJ tends to judge personal considerations above objective criteria. When making decisions, they often give greater weight to social implications than logic.
- J - Judgment is preferred over Perceptions: ESFJs tend to plan their activities and make decisions early. They gain a sense of control through predictability.
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Characteristics of ESFJs
ESFJs focus on the outside world and assess their experiences subjectively. They largely base their judgments on their belief systems and on the effect of actions on people. ESFJs are literal and concrete, trusting specific and factual information gathered through their physiological senses.
ESFJs the warmth of the project through a genuine interest in the welfare of others. They are often skilled in getting the best out of people, and they want to understand another point of view. They are serious about their responsibilities, see what needs to be done and then do it. Generally proficient in detailed tasks, they love to do the little things that make life easier for others. They appreciate the traditions and security it offers.
Easily injured, ESFJ seeking approval. They enjoy the happiness of others. They give generously but expect rewards in return. Sensitive to the physical needs of others, they respond by offering practical care. As readers, ESFJs often adjust their ways to meet the expectations of others. However, they may have difficulty recognizing the lack of a loved one.
ESFJs tend to be vocal in expressing their right and wrong sense. Their assessment of the outside world is often based on interpersonal ethics, with attention to social giving and receiving. Compared to their ENFJ counterparts, ESFJ values ​​tend to be based more on their social group than on a set of independent internal ethics. ESFJs raised in environments with high ethical standards tend to show genuine kindness and kindness. However, those who grow up surrounded by oblique values ​​can develop a false sense of integrity and use their people's skills to manipulate others selfishly - especially if their intuition is underdeveloped, leaving them unable to foresee the consequences of their actions.
ESFJs seek a structured and controlled environment, and tend to be good at creating a sense of order. They generally feel unsafe in an atmosphere of uncertainty. They respect the rule of law and expect the same from others. The ESFJ may be less interested in understanding the concept behind the rules, tending to shy away from the abstract and impersonal.
Correlation with Enneatype
According to Baron and Wagele, the most common Enneatypes for ESFJ are Helpers (2) and Skeptics (6).
Cognitive function
Based on Jung's theory, Isabel Myers proposes that for every type of personality, cognitive function (sensing, intuition, thought, and feeling) forms hierarchy. This hierarchy represents a person's default behavior pattern.
Dominant function is the preferred role of personality type, which is most convenient for them. The secondary Auxiliary function serves to support and extend the Dominant function. If Dominant is a function of information gathering (sensing or intuition), Auxiliary is a decision function (thought or feeling), and vice versa. The Tertiary function is less developed than Dominant and Auxiliary, but it matures over time, rounding one's ability. Inferior function is a fatal weakness of personality type. This is the most uncomfortable function for them. Like Tertiary, the Inferior function is reinforced with maturity.
Jung and Myers consider the attitude of the Auxiliary, Tertiary, and Inferior functions as opposed to Dominant. In this interpretation, if the dominant function is reversed, the other three are introverted, and vice versa. However, many modern practitioners argue that the attitude of the Tertiary function is the same as the Dominant. Using a more modern interpretation, ESFJ's cognitive function is as follows:
Dominant: Extraverted feeling (Fe)
Fe seeks a certain social connection and creates harmonious interaction through polite, caring, and appropriate behavior. Fe responds to the explicit (and implicit) desire of others, and can even create internal conflicts between the needs of the subject itself and the desire to meet the needs of others.
Auxiliary: Sensing introvert (Si)
The person collects data at the present time and compares it with past experiences, a process that sometimes evokes feelings related to memory, as if the subject revived them. Looking to protect what is familiar, Si refers to history to shape goals and expectations about what will happen in the future.
Tertiary: Extraverted intuition (Ne)
Ne discovers and interprets hidden meanings, using "what if" questions to explore alternatives, allowing many possibilities to co-exist. This imaginative game brings together insights and experiences from multiple sources to form a new whole, which can then become an action catalyst. Inferior: _Introverted_thinking_ (Ti) "> Inferior: Introverted Thought (Ti)
Ti looks for precision, like the right word to express an idea. He notes the minute differences that define the essence of things, then analyzes and classifies them. Ti examines all sides of a problem, looking to solve problems while minimizing effort and risk. It uses a model to root out logical inconsistencies.
Shadow function
Further personality researchers (especially Linda V. Berens) add four additional functions to the downhill hierarchy, called the "shadow" function in which the individual is not naturally inclined but which can arise when the person is under stress. For ESFJ, this shadow function (in order):
- Introverted (Fi) feelings : Fi filters information based on value interpretation, generates judgments according to often intangible criteria. Fi constantly balances a range of internal values ​​such as alignment and authenticity. In harmony with subtle differences, Fi innately senses what is right and what is wrong in a situation.
- Extra sensing (Se) : Se focuses on the experience and sensations of the physical world instantly. With an acute awareness of the current environment, it brings relevant facts and details to the surface and can lead to spontaneous action.
- Introverted Intuition (Ni) : Interested in symbolic actions or devices, Ni synthesizes apparent paradoxes to create previously unimaginable. This realization comes with a certainty that demands action to fulfill a new vision of the future, possible solutions including complex systems or universal truths.
- Extravert Thinking (Te) : Compile and schedule ideas and environments to ensure efficient and productive goal pursuits. Looking for a logical explanation for actions, events, and conclusions, looking for wrong reasons and deviations in sequence.
References
External links
- Keirsey: Guardian Provider (ESFJ)
- The Myers & amp; Briggs Foundation: 16 MBTI Type
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