scholarly journals Sex differences in personality scores on six scales: Many significant, but mostly small, differences

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Furnham ◽  
Luke Treglown
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
High Potential ◽  
Myers Briggs Type Indicator ◽  
Personality Tests ◽  
Cohen’S D ◽  
Type Indicator ◽  
Myers Briggs ◽  
Cohen's D ◽  
Large Adult

AbstractThis study examined sex differences in domain and facet scores from six personality tests in various large adult samples. The aim was to document differences in large adult groups which might contribute new data to this highly contentious area. We reported on sex differences on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI); the Five Factor NEO-PI-R; the Hogan Personality Indicator (HPI); the Motives and Values Preferences Indicator (MVPI); the Hogan Development Survey (HDS) and the High Potential Trait Indicator (HPTI). Using multivariate ANOVAs we found that whilst there were many significant differences on these scores, which replicated other studies, the Cohen’s d statistic showed very few (3 out of 130) differences >.50. Results from each test were compared and contrasted, particularly where they are measuring the same trait construct. Implications and limitations for researchers interested in assessment and selection are discussed.

Diurnal Changes on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: A Pilot Study

1984 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 431-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alida S. Westman ◽  
Francis M. Canter
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Diurnal Changes ◽  
Specific Time ◽  
Myers Briggs Type Indicator ◽  
Personality Tests ◽  
Type Indicator ◽  
Specific Setting ◽  
Myers Briggs ◽  
Significant Change

11 people took the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator on two consecutive workdays. They took it in the morning upon awakening, in the afternoon while at work, and in the evening after finishing the day's work, with the instruction to take it each time as though they had never seen it before. Analysis indicated that the data were not free of diurnal changes. Individuals differed in amount and on dimensions of significant change. Diurnal changes were most consistent on Extraversion, Introversion, Extraversion-Introversion, Sensing, Intuition, and Sensing-Intuition, and least consistent on Thinking, Feeling, and Thinking-Feeling. As interview and observation suggested that the variations reflected genuine changes in the individuals, diurnal changes on personality tests should be studied further; tests should be given a person several times to obtain a profile of the person; and classifications should be viewed as reflecting the person at a specific time and in a specific setting.

Exploring the Construct Validity of the Chinese Version of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator-G

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 591-599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ru Shi ◽  
Yebing Yang
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Myers Briggs Type Indicator ◽  
Personality Tests ◽  
Type Indicator ◽  
Myers Briggs ◽  
Factor Design

The construct validity of the Chinese version of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (Myers & Briggs, 1962) was examined by conducting two analyses – factor analysis and correlation analysis on four different personality tests in their revised Chinese versions and comparing the corresponding results. A sample of 998 undergraduates in China was used: 798 males and 200 females ranging in age from 19 to 23. Four Chinese-version personality questionnaires, Myers-Briggs Type Indication Form G, the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2, 16 Personality Factors and Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, were used. The results showed that either a 4- or a 5-factor design appears to be the best choice for the Chinese version of the MBTI, the SN scale can be further divided into two parts, with one dealing with the problem “where to gather or perceive information”, and the other involving attitudes towards, and methods for selecting, information. The JP scale was largely unitary in nature compared with the 3 other scales of the MBTI.

Assessing the dream-lag effect among participants with different intuition score measured by the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator.

Dreaming ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 267-277
Author(s):  
Jiaxi Wang ◽  
Xiaoling Feng ◽  
Ting Bin ◽  
Huiying Ma ◽  
Heyong Shen
Keyword(s):  
Myers Briggs Type Indicator ◽  
Type Indicator ◽  
Lag Effect ◽  
Myers Briggs

Validity of a Measure of Critical Thinking Skills

1987 ◽  
Vol 60 (3_part_2) ◽  
pp. 1223-1230
Author(s):  
Bruce Thompson ◽  
Janet G. Melancon
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Item Difficulty ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Myers Briggs Type Indicator ◽  
Embedded Figures Test ◽  
Type Indicator ◽  
Embedded Figures ◽  
Myers Briggs

Based on data from 343 subjects, results suggest that Thompson's Test of Critical Thinking Skills has reasonable item difficulty and discrimination coefficients and appears to be valid. Construct validity was investigated by administering the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Group Embedded Figures Test. Although conclusions must be considered tentative pending additional study, the results warrant continued inquiry regarding the measure's value.

Typology as a Moderating Variable in Success in Science

1970 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 711-716 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard J. Reynolds ◽  
Amy G. Hope
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Science Achievement ◽  
Myers Briggs Type Indicator ◽  
School Students ◽  
Homogeneous Groups ◽  
Heterogeneous Groups ◽  
Type Indicator ◽  
Myers Briggs

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) was examined for its utility as a predictor of intellective behaviors. For beginning, intermediate and advanced high school students measures of GPA, IQ, science achievement, and science aptitude were obtained. MBTI subscales were dichotomized and criteria were analyzed relative to the resultant eight groups. MBTI subscales provided evidence that typology may well be a moderating factor in intellective performance. The intuition (S-N) scale provided consistent indication of typological differences moderating performance. MBTI appeared to be more appropriate for heterogeneous groups and lost its discriminatory utility with homogeneous groups.

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