The Relationship and Integration of MBTI and Enneagram – Narukin Psychology –

In Narukin psychology“Any psychology that helps you "come to terms with the outside world (external environment) and yourself, and successfully overcome your current situation" would be fine.That's what I think. In other words, you should feel free to use any useful tools you like, such as MBTI, Enneagram, StrengthsFinder, or science.
reference How to Deal with Psychology Effectively – Narukin Psychology –

MBTI psychology The Reason for the Existence of Psychological Functions (Cognitive Functions) – Narukin Psychology The purpose of these functions is to cope with external threats and to explore and build a good balance between the external environment and oneself. Psychological functions are "tools you should master to support a better way of life (servants that serve you)."

However, if we integrate applicable psychology and other useful academic theories in that process to create better theories and systems, we can undoubtedly utilize psychology more effectively.The integration of multiple theories is also one of the characteristics of Narukin psychology.is.

So, this time...MBTI and Enneagram and their relationship and integrationI will talk about this.

The relationship and integration of MBTI and Enneagram

MBTI and Enneagram are usually considered to have completely different approaches to psychology. However,In Narukin psychology, MBTI and Enneagram actually aim for the same goal in terms of improving psychology (bringing one's mind into a good state).I think so.
Let's take a closer look at each of them.(* As a premise,There is a general correlation between the Enneagram and MBTI.Please keep this in mind. (For example, ENTPs are often Enneagram Type 7.)
reference The correlation between MBTI and Enneagram

The teachings of MBTI

Let's review the teachings of MBTI here. Learning MBTI and how to use it is...”It's up to you”However, basically,
「The fourth function (inferior function) is”A teacher who reveals the parts of yourself that you are not good at.”"To consider it as such, and to acquire it, and to balance it with the primary function (main function)."This is suggested (from the book "An Invitation to MBTI" (author)Narkin@narukinhonda:Twitter、Facebook)summary)"
reference How to Deal with Psychology Effectively – Narukin Psychology –

Please also see the following pairs of psychological functions and their descriptions.
reference Regarding the relationship between two pairs of the four psychological functions (cognitive functions)

• Extroverted Sensing (Se) - Introverted Intuition (Ni)
• Introverted Sensing (Si) - Extroverted Intuition (Ne)
• Extraverted Thinking (Te) - Introverted Feeling (Fi)
• Introverted Thinking (Ti) - Extraverted Feeling (Fe)

The above pair,They are meant to work in pairs, cooperating with each other.but,They have mutually opposing properties.Therefore, in most cases, one of the twoThis will lead to an overemphasis on one side of the process.. and,That bias will characterize your personality.

The first and fourth psychological functions are a pair.This is the case. While there is too much trust in the workings of the first psychological function, there is a lack of ability to effectively utilize the fourth psychological function, which has the opposite characteristics. However, in reality, the first psychological function relies on the latent workings of the fourth psychological function. In reality, it is desirable for these two psychological functions to work together, but in most cases, this is impossible.。

About the Enneagram

Now, let's take another look at the Enneagram.

The teachings of the Enneagram are based on the type“囚ToraIt's about letting go of the "self."Humans unconsciously form certain beliefs such as "it must be this way" or "it should be done this way."“囚ToraThey are "bound" (clinging to it, being completely trapped)..In other words,"“囚ToraBeing "caught" can literally be described as "being locked up in a cage and deprived of one's freedom."(And the one who has locked the cage is yourself…)

“囚ToraI”For more information on this topic, please refer to the following article ↓

• Enneagram and囚ToraWe take avoidance action
• Stages in the Enneagram

From the table below, the EnneagramEach type of captivityYou can check it here ↓

For example, Enneagram Type 2 is,I must be needed by others (→ Otherwise, I have no value)They are trapped in the idea that ". Therefore, Type 2 isNot being needed by othersfearThey tend to be overly self-sacrificing and devoted to others.It can be said that...

In other words,Each type is trapped by a certain idea of "it must be this way" or "it should be this way," and when that "it must be this way" is not realized...I'm scared.。

The relationship between the Enneagram "fixation" and the MBTI "dominant function".

Let's review the teachings of the Enneagram and MBTI once again.

• The teachings of the Enneagram are, "Each type is“囚Tora"Letting go of the 'self'"
• The MBTI teaching is that "the fourth function (inferior function) is..."”A teacher who reveals the parts of yourself that you are not good at.”"To consider it as such, and to acquire it, and to balance it with the primary function (main function)."

Actually, these two teachings are saying the same thing.
I will explain this in more detail below.

MBTI “First function (main function)”

On the other hand, MBTI'sFirst function (main function)"teeth,"I believe that this will lead to a better life.Useful TruthsMultiple abilities frequently used to find (solutions using)" of "The things that person has developed from the very beginning of their life.、Most frequently used psychological functionFor example, when I helped my mother as a child, she was happy and our relationship improved → and as a result, something even better happened to me (she bought me a cake).

Therefore, continuing to take actions to build good relationships with others from then on is considered an important ability to lead oneself to a good state. This is a series of cognitive functions (psychological functions) that find the structure of "improving relationships → making others happy → it comes back to you".Fe (Extraverted Feeling)It is called that.

Each person is desperately struggling (trapped) by an excessive belief that "things must be this way" = MBTI's primary functionexcessIt could be said that...”Useful Truths“Used to search forIt could be defined as follows:

To escape from constraints, each Enneagram type uses MBTI psychological functions

Each person,囚ToraI frequently use specific MBTI psychological functions to escape (or cope with) my own emotions.

For example, the author Narukin says, "I am an ENTP."Enneagram 7He is a person with a combination that is, in a sense, typical, (reference The correlation between MBTI and Enneagram）

「Type 7 (Optimist)Sometimes, the phrase "to avoid suffering" is used when searching for a solution.Ne (desperately searching for a way to escape suffering)

For other types, please refer to the following article ↓

reference When the mind is preoccupied with something, the MBTI psychological functions used by each Enneagram type

Bias in psychological function

Psychological functions (cognitive functions)What is"Useful truths = the basis for making decisions about how to come to terms with the threatening outside world."This is a search function. At the same time,Psychological functions (cognitive functions)It is also used to escape (deal with) being held captive.
reference Reasons for the existence of psychological functions

On the other hand, there is a tendency to rely too much on the first psychological function (dominant psychological function), which can lead to biases in perception and cause problems.If you rely too much on this psychological function,DisadvantagesThis is how it manifests itself. Throughout your life, this psychological function will develop most strongly, and you will be most strongly influenced by its workings.
reference What are dominant, auxiliary, alternative, and inferior functions? [How the MBTI personality type classification works]

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In other words

Many peopleA state in which only one of the eight MBTI cognitive functions can be used.That is the case. Also, only the primary function (main function) is a function that can be used to improve the situation.A situation where there are no other psychological functions available to change the situation (to counter external threats).is.

Although the balanced and coordinated working of the primary function and the quaternary function is crucial for escaping difficult situations, some people can only use their primary function.
reference Reasons for the existence of psychological functions

To balance psychological functions

The solution is to balance the first function by developing the fourth function.

The primary function (or dominant function) is the function that develops from the very beginning of life and becomes a person's strength.You might think, "Isn't it a waste to suppress that?", but that's not necessarily true.Normally, you can solve problems by using your strongest psychological function (cognitive function),In life, there are many times when you face crises that cannot be dealt with using the methods you normally employ.It's what you might call a dead end.。)

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MBTI also has the concept of the first and fourth loops (where the first function runs wild and interacts with the fourth function).
reference The mechanism that only develops strengths = primary functions (main functions)

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In other words, using MBTI psychological functions to explain it, the Enneagram is,

This is because if other functions are working properly, the psychological functions will be balanced and you will be able to break out of the loop (for example, if you use the fourth function of MBTI)「Because the first and fourth functions are reversed.」(This creates a balance with the primary function, which is like a seesaw, and prevents the primary function from running out of control.)

If that still doesn't solve it...

Now, I have proposed the following so far,

This applies when dealing with difficult things or situations on your own.

The reason is that if there is someone else who can compensate for the lack of psychological function (lack of ability), that's all that matters.For example, in the case of the author Narukin,NeTo prevent the runaway behavior (starting to think about and explore endless, infinite possibilities, and ultimately not realizing any of them)SiやNiYou can get help from someone who has it.
yes,It's like a company where many different people work together and help each other. For example,ESFJor EnneagramType 2PersonnelENTPやType 7If he takes charge of the planning, the company will run smoothly.

Conversely,It's difficult for one person to use various functions in a balanced way without being biased towards one function, which is why people are attracted to those who are different from themselves.That's right.

*It takes a superhuman to perform all the functions alone (it seems easy, but it's actually quite difficult).