INFP Personality According To Carl Jung

People with INFP personality are introverted, intuitive and perceptive. According to Carl Jung, they are sensitive, creative and independent. In addition, they tend to be idealistic, intimate and compassionate. For this reason, they are mediators because they care about their own personal growth and also promote others.

Carl Jung’s book Psychological Types and His Theories of Personality represent a breakthrough. During a time when psychology was still new,  the famous Swiss psychiatrist wanted to lay the foundation for a personality model based on an unusual but revolutionary approach. 

He introduced the concepts of introversion and extroversion. However, he established three dimensions as a result of a continuous sequence. In this continuum, other subjective and perceptual phenomena can be mixed. Based on this, we understand that no one is totally ‘introvert’ or ‘extrovert’. Rather, we are all within a spectrum that is made up of different dynamics and units.

Carl Jung’s personality theory consists of eight types. Decades later, the Myers-Briggs type indicator emerged, consisting of 16 subtypes. These models are not as popular as Raymond Cattell’s 16 PF test.

However, studies like this one conducted by David J. Pittinger from Marshall University show us that  Jung’s theory is a very effective tool for self-reflection. In this article we talk about INFP personality.

According to Myers Briggs’ model, INFP personality is the result of an interaction between the four basic aspects:

• Introversion: The way they channel their energy, attention, thoughts and interacting.
• Intuition: The  way they process their reality, from which they draw conclusions and appreciate small details.
• Emotion : People with INFP personality tend to make their decisions based on emotions.
• Perception:  When it comes to organizing and responding to their surroundings, they do so spontaneously and always based on this basic aspect.

Hence the acronym of the personality type ( I ntuition, i N tuition, English  F eeling for feeling and  P erception). The creators of this measurement tool,  Katharine Briggs and Isabel Myers, defined it as a healing typology. This means that INFPare are idealistic people who want to generate happiness. They also promote their own and others’ personal development.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the characteristics that define INFPare.

They are idealists and see the good in the world

The authors of this questionnaire indicate that only 4% are INFPare.

• They are people who live according to their own ideals and believe in the natural good of the world.
• That idealism is not passive. This profile also consists of a firm but tacit agreement.
• They are introverted people. Therefore, not many people know the depth of their ideals and personal commitments.
• They do not hesitate to make up their own personal path based on these principles. However, many do not understand or do not know them.

Ethical and compassionate

What is good and is not clear to them and they do not hesitate to stick to their ideas. They show respect, compassion and attention to others through simple but profound actions. In addition, they are calm and discreet.

Independent

We could say that INFPs are sensitive but confident in themselves. In addition, they are introverted and reserved, but never indecisive when it comes to making decisions. They do so through their intuition because they trust their inner voice. In addition, they do so because they are idealists and because they believe that the world, in its truest sense, is noble and good.

Artistic, sensitive and thoughtless

The INFP personality is usually focused on art, writing and photography through which the person can express their feelings, ideals and their reliable and optimistic inner world.

In turn, they are very sensitive individuals. As a consequence, they appreciate small details and emotions. They are not big talkers. However, they are very good at listening, supporting others and being there when it really matters.

On the other hand, we should note that they like to act instinctively. They do not have to plan ahead, carry agendas, organize things or schedule tasks. Therefore, their homes and offices are quite disorganized because they prioritize other things.

In summary, as we have seen, the INFP personality consists of idealism, goodness and artistic interests. These people are often disappointed  because nurturing and supporting hopes for the world and those who live in it can lead to disappointment.