Ideas and Evidence: Critical Reflections on MBTI Theory and Practice

by Rowan Bayne

Author Rowan Bayne evaluates and explores theory and practice in the world of the MBTI® instrument. Bayne delves into a variety of type-related topics and prompts readers to examine the research surrounding personality terminology and descriptors. Discover how MBTI theory relates to critical thinking and research skills. Bayne's challenges and insights will prompt MBTI professionals to stretch and examine their understanding of the Indicator.

With critical observation, evaluation, and sometimes a dry wit, Rowan Bayne in his latest book analyzes evidence from a variety of sources in a sleuth like investigation of the central aspects of Myers Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) theory and practice. This is a book of merit for practitioners and researchers as well as those with a general interest in personality type.

Genres: Psychology

169 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Meant for MBTI practitioners, this book presents what we do and don't know about type theory, assessment, feedback and more. It provides a necessary catalog of the research still needed and is a good read for anyone seeking direction for what they should study next to become a better practitioner. As a past president of the Association for Psychological Type and former certification faculty, I highly recommend it.

[Nick Arkesteyn]

This was a very hard read. Very technical and boring. I did not like it.