PHARMACY STUDENTS' WELL-BEING: UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF PERSONALITY FACTORS
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The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) stands as a widely utilized assessment tool designed for the categorization of individuals based on distinct personality traits and overarching psychological types. Comprising a set of over one hundred questions, participants are prompted to respond rapidly, offering the initial thoughts that come to mind. The resultant categorization assigns participants traits denoting their preference for introversion (I) or extroversion (E), sensing (S) or intuition (N), thinking (T) or feeling (F), and judging (J) or perceiving (P). The amalgamation of these traits yields a comprehensive personality profile, enabling insights into how individuals navigate both challenging situations and their day-to-day lives.
Upon completion of the assessment, participants receive a unique combination of traits, fostering in-depth inferences regarding their personality dynamics. This study focuses on the implications of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator in unraveling individual characteristics and behavior, emphasizing its utility in deciphering how individuals interact and comprehend one another, particularly within the context of the workplace. By delving into the nuanced traits and types assigned by the MBTI, this research aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the impact of personality on interpersonal relationships and professional dynamics
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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Personality Assessment, Psychological Types, Workplace Dynamics, Interpersonal RelationshipsDownloads
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