For INFJs the dominant
quality in their lives is their attention to the
inner world of possibilities, ideas, and symbols.Knowing by way of insight is paramount for
them, and they often manifest a deep concern for
people and relationships as well. INFJs often have
deep
interests in creative expression as well as issues
of spirituality and human development.While their energy and attention are
naturally drawn to the inner world of ideas and
insights, what people often first encounter with
INFJs is their drive for closure and for the
application of their ideas to people's concerns.
Source:Looking at Type: The Fundamentals, Center
for the Application of Psychological Type, 1997
Some interesting facts about
INFJ personality types
Most important
feature of an ideal job: "Use of my
special abilities." Source: MBTI
Applications, 1996, by A.L. Hammer.
In national sample,
highest in reporting stress associated
with "Work, "Intimate
relationship," "School,"
and "Other." Source: MBTI
Manual, 1998
In national sample,
highest in coping with stress by
"Talking to a professional."
Source: MBTI Manual, 1998
In national sample,
ranked highest in being dissatisfied
with "Marriage/intimate
relationship" Source: MBTI Manual,
1998
In national sample
"Leisure Activities,"
overrepresented in "Writing"
and "Appreciating art";
underrepresented in "Watching
sporting events." Source: MBTI
Manual, 1998
Academic subjects
preferred: art, English, music. Source:
I.M. Myers & M.H. McCaulley in
Manual: A guide to the development and
use of the MBTI, 1985.
Among highest
college persisters. Source: MBTI Manual,
1998
3 top work
characteristics favored in national
sample: "Variety of tasks,"
"Clear structure," and
"Independence &
achievement"; lowest of all types
in liking work environments with
"Opportunities for advancement
& high pay but not job
security." Source: MBTI Manual,
1998
In national sample,
dissatisfied with "Promotions"
and "Salary" in their jobs.
Source: MBTI Manual, 1998
With ISTPs, ranked
first among all the types in using
spiritual/philosophical coping
resources. Source: J. Shelton, in MBTI
Applications by A.L. Hammer, 1996.
Among the 3 male
types most "oblivious" to
partner's dissatisfaction with the
relationship. Source: N.L. Quenk &
A.T. Quenk, in MBTI Applications by A.L.
Hammer, 1996
