Since deathbypenguins started this awesome thread about MBTI types, I figured... What about a thread for Enneagram types?

First, for those who do not know what Enneagrams are, check out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enneagram_of_Personality
http://www.9types.com/

If you don't know your type and want to find out, take these tests:

http://similarminds.com/test.html (Basic Test; Shorter)
http://similarminds.com/advtest.html (Advanced Test; More Detailed)

My primary type is and always has been type 5, the Thinker, but my complete type is 5w9 (Thinker & Peacemaker), which oddly isn't supposed to exist. A few years ago, my subtype (or "Wing" type) used to be 4, so I was a 5w4, but apparently I've changed and am now a 5w9. o_0; Go figure! I guess that's what growing up and changing is all about.

A few questions I have for those who have done Enneagram tests before...

Have your types ever changed over time?

Do you pefer MBTI to Enneagram or vice versa, and why?

How effective do you think your Enneagram is in describing you?

Thanks!

I got type 5:


Your main type is which ever behavior you utilize most and/or prefer. Your variant reflects your scoring profile on all nine types: so = social variant (compliant, friendly), sx = sexual variant (assertive, intense), sp = self preservation variant (withdrawn, security seeking).

Oh my...

I'm apparently a 5, but scored nearly the same with both 8 and 1 (eight slightly higher, but again, we're talking all of them in about the same 5 percent). I suppose that's supposed to be unlikely and/or impossible, I must confess, I wrote off the accuracy of enneagrams a long time ago.

I find MBTI more accurate, generally, as I feel it comprises a wider variety of factors. I sort of see enneagrams as an attempt at a more scientific variation of astrology, and frankly I don't see a lot of accuracy in the way that the typology is applied. MBTI just strikes me as more scientific.

That said, I think you'll see a majority of thinkers and skeptics here, regardless of how easily manipulated the test is- given that this is a site not only composed of manga readers, but of manga readers likely to hang out on a manga site, it should be clear which demographics present themselves the strongest.

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I'm a 2 according to the test.

Your main type is Type 9
Your variant is sexual

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Type 2: Helper. .______.

Took the tests years ago in HS and got the same result, though it was close to Perfectionist as well. But to have the same result- considering which type I am- can't be a good thing. xD

But yes, it is pretty accurate though I disagree with a few of it's points. Yes, I do care for others a lot, often placing their needs before mine (depending on situation) and more often then not I try to be sympathetic with them. But no, I do not have low self-esteem, I can say "no" just as much as I can help others, and I do not need others to assure me about their feelings for me.

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I agree with Crenshinibon that MBTI is more subtle and understanding of the whole variety of psychological aspects that can form a person. For example, the fact that I score pretty much equally as a 5 and a 9 on the Enneagram (a supposedly "impossible" combination) shows that Enneagrams do not fully encompass or explain all my personality traits. I prefer MBTI because my classification as an INTJ is more thoroughgoing.

THAT SAID, my primary Enneagram type, 5, really does explain my core insecurities really well, and the fact that "Detachment" is what I'm really about - protecting myself from the world through knowledge. That's... really a very accurate assessment of me.

So I do think that Enneagrams are quite useful, just not as useful (or thorough or scientific) as MBTI types.

i got 8 followed closely by 3 and then 7~~

and my variant is sexual.

it fits me in a way but i do prefer MBTI, too~~

thinker

I am Type 5

Type 5

Type 1 - Perfectionism 62%
Type 2 - Helpfulness 42%
Type 3 - Image Focus 66%
Type 4 - Hypersensitivity 62%
Type 5 - Detachment 78%
Type 6 - Anxiety 74%
Type 7 - Adventurousness 62%
Type 8 - Aggressiveness 58%
Type 9 - Calmness 42%

How can I be so full of anxiety and calm at the same time?
Accuracy...3.75
Helpfulness shouldn't be so high, neither should anxiety although that's debatable. Calmness definitely needs to go down. Detachment is about right, a little high...GTFAFM.

Edit:
Type | Score
5 | 19 I must be knowledgable and independent to be happy.
6 | 18 I must be secure and safe to be happy.
3 | 16 I must be impressive and attractive to be happy.
1 | 15 I must be perfect and good to be happy.
4 | 15 I must avoid painful feelings to be happy.
7 | 15 I must be high and entertained to be happy.
8 | 14 I must be strong and in control to be happy.
2 | 10 I must be helpful and caring to be happy.
9 | 10 I must be peaceful and easy to get along with to be happy.
I wonder why these things are always in the high range?

Your main type is Type 5
Your variant is self pres

sp/sx/so
sp = self preservation
sx = sexual variant
so = social variant
Overall, you score highest on withdrawn traits (sp), followed by assertive traits (sx), and lowest on compliant traits.

I am so not compliant


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Your main type is Type 7. (3 had the same score though.)

Your variant is sexual.


3 -19 - I must be impressive and attractive to be happy.
7 -19 - I must be high and entertained to be happy.
8 -13 - I must be strong and in control to be happy.
1 -12 - I must be perfect and good to be happy.
4 -12 - I must avoid painful feelings to be happy.
9 -12 - I must be peaceful and easy to get along with to be happy.
5 -9 - I must be knowledgable and independent to be happy.
6 -8 - I must be secure and safe to be happy.
2 -5 - I must be helpful and caring to be happy.

My main type is 5.

And my variant is social

type-score
5-58 I must be knowledgable and independent to be happy.
9-54 I must be peaceful and easy to get along with to be happy.
1-47 I must be perfect and good to be happy.
3-46 I must be impressive and attractive to be happy.
7-41 I must be high and entertained to be happy.
2-39 I must be helpful and caring to be happy.
6-38 I must be secure and safe to be happy.
8-28 I must be strong and in control to be happy.
4-19 I must avoid painful feelings to be happy.

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My main type is 3, followed closely by 2 and 5.

Type 1 Perfectionism50%
Type 2Helpfulness58%
Type 3Image Focus60%
Type 4Hypersensitivity50%
Type 5Detachment58%
Type 6Anxiety 51%
Type 7Adventurousness40%
Type 8Aggressiveness34%
Type 9Calmness52%

"Threes derives self worth from external succes. They are highly skilled at adapting in order to gain accolades. This comes at the price of having a personal identity. Threes often lose sight of (or depriotize) their own feelings to achieve goals."

My variant is self pres. (sp/so/sx)

Overall, you score highest on withdrawn traits (sp), followed by compliant traits (ss), and lowest on assertive traits.

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Whoa, lookit how many 5s there are in the poll! Kinda like the MBTI post had more Is. That really does prove a point that manga-readers tend towards certain personality traits... Or maybe just that 5s are more likely to take these tests, what with the over-riding urge for knowlege. Lol.