Description

The Personality Type Indicator (PTI) is a psychometric tool designed for the assessment and categorization of personalities into different types. The PTI was developed based on various personality theories, such as those of Carl Jung and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and aims to help individuals better understand their personal traits and preferences.

Purpose

The main purpose of the PTI is to determine an individual’s personality type, providing a deep understanding of their traits, behavior, and preferences. This tool can be used in various settings, such as professional development, career counseling, personal growth, and the improvement of interpersonal relationships.

Analysis

The PTI consists of a series of statements or questions related to individuals’ personal preferences and behaviors. Participants are asked to respond to these statements using a Likert scale, which usually ranges from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree.”
The main dimensions of personality assessed through the PTI may include:
Extraversion vs. Introversion: Preference for social interactions versus inner thought.
Sensing vs. Intuition: Preference for receiving information through the five senses versus intuition.
Thinking vs. Feeling: Preference for making decisions based on logic and analysis versus emotions.
Judging vs. Perceiving: Preference for an organized and structured lifestyle versus a flexible and adaptable lifestyle.

Scoring

The scoring of the PTI is done by summing the scores of the responses to each statement related to the above dimensions. The total scores for each dimension are calculated and used to determine the individual’s personality type. Personality types are usually represented by combinations of the initials of the four dimensions (e.g., INFJ, ESTP).

References

Briggs Myers, I., & Myers, P. B. (1995). Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type.
Jung, C. G. (1921). Psychological Types.
McCrae, R. R., & Costa, P. T. (2004). A contemplated revision of the NEO Five-Factor Inventory. Personality and Individual Differences, 36(3), 587-596.
Keirsey, D. (1998). Please Understand Me II: Temperament, Character, Intelligence.
Furnham, A. (1996). The big five versus the big four: The relationship between the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and NEO-PI five factor model of personality. Personality and Individual Differences, 21(2), 303-307.