For ISFJs the dominant
quality in their lives is an abiding respect and
sense of personal responsibility for doing what
needs to be done in the here-and-now.Actions that are of practical help to
others are of particular importance to ISFJs.Their realism, organizing abilities, and
command of the facts lead to their thorough
attention in completing tasks.ISFJs bring an aura of quiet warmth,
caring, and dependability to all that they do;
they take their work seriously and believe others
should do so as well.
Source:Looking at Type: The Fundamentals, Center
for the Applications of Psychological
Type, 1997
Some interesting facts about
ISFJ personality types
Most important
feature of an ideal job: stable and
secure future. Source: MBTI
Applications, 1996, by A.L. In
national sample, among 3 types with
lowest income. Source: MBTI Manual,
1998
In national
sample "Leisure Activities,"
overrepresented in "Watching TV 3
or more hours per day,"
underrepresented in "Playing with
computer/video games,"
"Watching sporting events,"
"Appreciating art," and
"Playing sports." Source:
MBTI Manual, 1998
Academic subjects
preferred: practical skills. Source:
I.M. Myers & M.H. McCaulley in
Manual: A guide to the development and
use of the MBTI, 1985.
Rated by
psychologists as 1 of 2 types least
likely to have trouble in school.
Source: MBTI Manual, 1998
Second most
frequent type among education majors.
Source: MBTI Manual, 1998
In national
sample, highest of all types in liking
work environment characteristic
"Employee loyalty & job
security"; one of the 3 highest
in national sample liking work
environment characteristics
"Clear structures" and
"No expectation for working extra
hours"; lowest of all types in
liking work environments with
"International
opportunities" Source: MBTI
Manual, 1998
In national
sample, dissatisfied with
"Promotions,"
"Stress," and
"Salary" in their jobs.
Source: MBTI Manual, 1998
Overrepresented
among male small business owners
compared with national sample. Source:
MBTI Manual, 1998
