https://www.scientificenneagram.com/existing-research daily 0.75 2024-07-30 https://www.scientificenneagram.com/existing-research/myers-briggs monthly 0.5 2024-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/1708095018392-3U13FZU0OYMHA6J3E24L/43.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Myers-Briggs - Type 9 There were no consensus correlations for Nines, suggesting that none of the MBTI traits are predictable for them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/1708095013678-UV3E7EEMQHEEJ8XFHB5Q/38.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Myers-Briggs - Type 8 5 or 7 studies found a significant correlation with Extraversion, suggesting that Eights are more likely to direct their energy outward. 4 or 7 studies found a significant correlation with Thinking, suggesting that Eights are more likely to make thought-based decisions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/1708094997776-3LRAQ8KMM1GY8TCRT7FH/23.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Myers-Briggs - Type 5 6 of 7 studies found a significant correlation with Introversion, suggesting that Fives are more likely to direct their energy inward. 7 of 7 studies found a significant correlation with Thinking, suggesting that Fives are more likely to make thought-based decisions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/1708095008618-RKRV5D5B9FANF8UUKCEJ/33.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Myers-Briggs - Type 7 6 of 7 studies found a significant correlation with Extraversion, suggesting that Sevens are more likely to direct their energy outward. 5 of 7 studies found a significant correlation with Intuiting, suggesting that Sevens are more likely to focus on abstract information. 4 of 7 studies found a significant correlation with Perceiving, suggesting that Sevens are more likely to approach the world in a flexible way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/1708094992228-QGDHBTYOREML6IHFT101/18.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Myers-Briggs - Type 4 5 of 7 studies found a significant correlation with Intuiting, suggesting that Fours are more likely to focus on abstract information. 6 of 7 studies found a significant correlation with Feeling, suggesting that Fours are more likely to make feelings-based decisions. 4 of 7 studies found a significant correlation with Perceiving, suggesting that Fours are more likely to approach the world in a flexible way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/1708094971224-6454C6A4LDVMW6D6VIYH/3.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Myers-Briggs - Type 1 4 of 7 studies found a significant correlation with Introversion, suggesting that Ones are more likely to direct their energy inward. 5 of 7 studies found a significant correlation with Judging, suggesting that Ones are more likely to approach the world in a structured way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/1708094985048-MXBHH5Q638M5Z6QSF6FE/13.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Myers-Briggs - Type 3 5 of 7 studies found a significant correlation with Extraversion, suggesting that Threes are more likely to direct their energy inward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/1708094979486-GB8QQFPR7LZADCW4TNBX/8.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Myers-Briggs - Type 2 5 of 7 studies found a significant correlation with Feeling, suggesting that Twos are more likely to make feelings-based decisions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/1708095002499-TMJO5HVPM1XWZQX5MAU0/28.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Myers-Briggs - Type 6 4 of 7 studies found a significant correlation with Introversion, suggesting that Sixes are more likely to direct their energy inward. https://www.scientificenneagram.com/existing-research/big-five monthly 0.5 2024-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/1708095307266-W2WM9STT5UUT6XWA97V3/26.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. The Big Five - Type 5 9 of 9 studies found a significant negative correlation with Extraversion, suggesting a Five is more likely to direct their interests and energies inward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/1708095307638-NIKF60JN7RV85QQYWE4A/32.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. The Big Five - Type 6 5 of 9 studies found a significant negative correlation with Openness, suggesting a Six is more likely to be closed off to new ideas and experiences. 6 of 9 studies found a significant negative correlation with Extraversion, suggesting a Six is more likely to direct their interests and energies inward. 8 of 9 studies found a significant positive correlation with Neuroticism, suggesting a Six is more likely to experience emotional instability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/1708095305451-C7YVR658PFZ06I6ABLFA/8.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. The Big Five - Type 2 9 of 9 studies found a significant positive correlation with Extraversion, suggesting a Two is more likely to direct their interests and energies outward. 7 of 9 studies found a significant positive correlation with Agreeableness, suggesting a Two is more likely to prioritize the needs of others over their own needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/1708095308059-DASMZ7KC4ZZNS8JVWO9S/38.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. The Big Five - Type 7 9 of 9 studies found a significant positive correlation with Openness, suggesting a Seven is more likely to welcome new ideas and experiences. 6 of 9 studies found a significant negative correlation with Conscientiousness, suggesting a Seven is more likely to be impulsive and easily side-tracked. 9 of 9 studies found a significant positive correlation with Extraversion, suggesting a Seven is more likely to direct their interests and energies outward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/1708095305501-YRUV0DYI9LHO2KUF7H36/2.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. The Big Five - Type 1 9 of 9 studies found a significant positive correlation with Conscientiousness, suggesting a One is more likely to be organized, responsible, and hardworking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/1708095306456-PUM2EHYTL2EN7JXDZG9G/14.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. The Big Five - Type 3 5 of 9 studies found a significant positive correlation with Conscientiousness, suggesting a Three is more likely to be organized, responsible, and hardworking. 6 of 9 studies found a significant positive correlation with Extraversion, suggesting a Three is more likely to direct their interests and energies outward. 5 of 9 studies found a significant negative correlation with Agreeableness, suggesting a Three is more likely to prioritize their needs over the needs of others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/1708095308883-JRVYTZ8KQV5212ZIOCH2/50.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. The Big Five - Type 9 9 of 9 studies found a significant positive correlation with Agreeableness, suggesting a Nine is more likely to prioritize the needs of others over their own needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/1708095306819-TEG525FPGVBF89DE3DY3/20.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. The Big Five - Type 4 6 of 9 studies found a significant positive correlation with Openness, suggesting a Four is more likely to welcome new ideas and experiences. 6 of 9 studies found a significant negative correlation with Conscientiousness, suggesting a Four is more likely to be impulsive and easily side-tracked. 8 of 9 studies found a significant positive correlation with Neuroticism, suggesting a Four is more likely to experience emotional instability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/1708095308413-OBUI3N4K7ULX6L143Z0G/44.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. The Big Five - Type 8 8 of 9 studies found a significant positive correlation with Extraversion, suggesting an Eight is more likely direct their interests and energies outward. 9 of 9 studies found a significant negative correlation with Agreeableness, suggesting an Eight is more likely to prioritize their needs over the needs of others. 6 of 9 studies found a significant negative correlation with Neuroticism, suggesting an Eight is more likely to be emotionally measured. https://www.scientificenneagram.com/existing-research/attachment-theory monthly 0.5 2024-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/73121bd2-0148-4ab8-90fd-e9e0dea9559a/31.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Attachment Theory - Type 7 There was a significant correlation between Sevens and Avoidant Attachment, suggesting that they are likely to: be outwardly happy but emotionally closed off; have been raised by caretakers who refrained from showing emotion and/or affection; fear losing their independence; struggle developing deep connections; and be unaffected by long periods away from a partner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/5cbb1046-3628-4989-87cd-062381eb82ed/46.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Attachment Theory - Type 9 (Wing 8) There was a significant correlation between Nines with an Eight wing and Disorganized Attachment, suggesting that they are likely to: be fearful or distrusting of others and relationships; have been raised by caretakers that became a source of fear in childhood; exhibit inconsistent behavior; fight with a partner while also being afraid to be fought with; and deny their dissatisfaction/anger with a relationship while simultaneously monitoring their partner for the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/55fff4c8-ca22-4a3f-8dd5-24e5cae4c24e/1.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Attachment Theory - Type 1 There was a significant correlation between Ones and Secure Attachment, suggesting that they are likely to: be trusting of others and emotionally open; have been raised by emotionally-available, responsive caretakers; zone-out attachment related information; and not move away from attachment-related experiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/855e7af7-2c98-4838-afa7-0245e603200c/6.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Attachment Theory - Type 2 There was a significant correlation between Twos and Anxious Attachment, suggesting that they are likely to: be emotionally open but fear abandonment; have been raised by caretakers who gave them confusing or conflicting messages; actively monitor their partner for signs that they might be upset or leave; get upset by short periods of separation from their partner; and struggle receiving reassurance from their partner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/0301be5d-a659-45f9-976d-35c1fe17cae6/25.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Attachment Theory - Type 6 There was a significant correlation between Sixes and Disorganized Attachment, suggesting that they are likely to: be fearful or distrusting of others and relationships; have been raised by caretakers that became a source of fear in childhood; exhibit inconsistent behavior; fight with a partner while also being afraid to be fought with; and deny their dissatisfaction/anger with a relationship while simultaneously monitoring their partner for the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/a65fd303-ded5-4151-acde-131882a42571/40.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Attachment Theory - Type 9 (Wing 1) There was a significant correlation between Nines with a One wing and Secure Attachment, suggesting that they are likely to: be trusting of others and emotionally open; have been raised by emotionally-available, responsive caretakers; zone-out attachment related information; and not move away from attachment-related experiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/b95bf8e5-2544-4b96-8932-d5bc00726aae/36.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Attachment Theory - Type 8 There was a significant correlation between Eights and Disorganized Attachment, suggesting that they are likely to: be fearful or distrusting of others and relationships; have been raised by caretakers that became a source of fear in childhood; exhibit inconsistent behavior; fight with a partner while also being afraid to be fought with; and deny their dissatisfaction/anger with a relationship while simultaneously monitoring their partner for the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/68e71845-b7f0-4bcc-8c6a-486dc9818a37/20.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Attachment Theory - Type 5 There was a significant correlation between Fives and Avoidant Attachment, suggesting that they are likely to: be outwardly happy but emotionally closed off; have been raised by caretakers who refrained from showing emotion and/or affection; fear losing their independence; struggle developing deep connections; and be unaffected by long periods away from a partner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/5d81c299-12c5-43ce-b24d-44cf994992cc/16.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Attachment Theory - Type 4 There was a significant correlation between Fours and Anxious Attachment, suggesting that they are likely to: be emotionally open but fear abandonment; have been raised by caretakers who gave them confusing or conflicting messages; actively monitor their partner for signs that they might be upset or leave; get upset by short periods of separation from their partner; and struggle receiving reassurance from their partner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/b41eac99-c3f7-484a-9fa5-9eadd0597e4d/11.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Attachment Theory - Type 3 There was a significant correlation between Threes and Secure Attachment, suggesting that they are likely to: be trusting of others and emotionally open; have been raised by emotionally-available, responsive caretakers; zone-out attachment related information; and not move away from attachment-related experiences. https://www.scientificenneagram.com/existing-research/maladaptive-schemas monthly 0.5 2024-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/6fafe550-0049-4c27-a92f-13734592d8d9/14.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Maladaptive Schemas - Type 3 There was a positive correlation with 2 of the 11 maladaptive schemas considered: Entitlement: There was a small correlation (r=.26), suggesting a Three tends to have feelings of superiority over others. Unrealistic Standards: There was a small correlation (r=.23), suggesting a Three tends to focus on meeting excessively high expectations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/c074a961-4781-40f8-8b71-bdd2de4274e2/31.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Maladaptive Schemas - Type 6 There was a positive correlation with 7 of the 11 maladaptive schemas considered: Abandonment: There was a small correlation (r=.20), suggesting a Six tends to believe that those they love will leave them. Defectiveness: There was a small correlation (r=.25), suggesting a Six tends to feel inwardly flawed and shameful. Social Isolation: There was a small correlation (r=.28), suggesting a Six tends to feel isolated from groups due to being “different”. Dependence: There was a moderate correlation (r=.31), suggesting a Six tends to rely on others for most aspects of their life. Vulnerability: There was a small correlation (r=.25), suggesting a Six tends to feel unsafe in the world. Failure: There was a moderate correlation (r=.34), suggesting a Six tends to believe their achievements are inferior to others. Subjugation: There was a small correlation (r=.25), suggesting a Six tends to feel obligated to sacrifice themselves for others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/44df87bd-fe10-4b70-9dcf-a1c7492c0db0/39.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Maladaptive Schemas - Type 7 There was a positive correlation with 1 of the 11 maladaptive schemas considered: Entitlement: There was a small correlation (r=.24), suggesting a Seven tends to have feelings of superiority over others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/d0125832-2427-4d40-9cf5-d2157fd17e06/41.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Maladaptive Schemas - Type 8 There was a positive correlation with 1 of the 11 maladaptive schemas considered: Entitlement: There was a small correlation (r=.27), suggesting an Eight tends to have feelings of superiority over others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/c0eb913e-137c-4ceb-88ec-89a1eec7a10a/17.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Maladaptive Schemas - Type 4 There was a positive correlation with 9 of the 11 maladaptive schemas considered: Abandonment: There was a moderate correlation (r=.35), suggesting a Four tends to believe that those they love will leave them. Mistrust/Abuse: There was a small correlation (r=.24), suggesting a Four tends to be suspicious of the intention of others. Emotional Deprivation: There was a moderate correlation (r=.32), suggesting a Four tends to believe their emotional needs are unimportant/weak. Defectiveness: There was a small correlation (r=.27), suggesting a Four tends to feel inwardly flawed and shameful. Social Isolation: There was a small correlation (r=.26), suggesting a Four tends to feel isolated from groups due to being “different”. Dependence: There was a small correlation (r=.20), suggesting a Four tends to rely on others for most aspects of their life. Vulnerability: There was a small correlation (r=.27), suggesting a Four tends to feel unsafe in the world. Failure: There was a small correlation (r=.21), suggesting a Four tends to believe their achievements are inferior to others. Entitlement: There was a small correlation (r=.24), suggesting a Four tends to have feelings of superiority over others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/d5ba2a89-a15e-4f46-b1f6-c47aa0b87058/2.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Maladaptive Schemas - Type 1 There was a positive correlation with 4 of the 11 maladaptive schemas considered: Mistrust/Abuse: There was a small correlation (r=.24), suggesting a One tends to be suspicious of the intention of others. Emotional Deprivation: There was a small correlation (r=.22), suggesting a One tends to believe their emotional needs are unimportant/weak. Defectiveness: There was a moderate correlation (r=.32), suggesting a One tends to feel inwardly flawed and shameful. Unrealistic Standards: There was a large correlation (r=.54), suggesting a One tends to focus on meeting excessively high expectations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/4a9106db-d80f-43b5-89be-70c80fc0e774/43.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Maladaptive Schemas - Type 9 There was a positive correlation with 2 of the 11 maladaptive schemas considered: Dependence: There was a small correlation (r=.28), suggesting a Nine tends to rely on others for most aspects of their life. Subjugation: There was a small correlation (r=.28), suggesting a Nine tends to feel obligated to sacrifice themselves for others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/546afdb3-3fd9-4694-9da5-cefba14cdf22/27.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Maladaptive Schemas - Type 5 There was a positive correlation with 3 of the 11 maladaptive schemas considered: Emotional Deprivation: There was a small correlation (r=.24), suggesting a Five tends to believe their emotional needs are unimportant/weak. Social Isolation: There was a moderate correlation (r=.42), suggesting a Five tends to feel isolated from groups due to being “different”. Dependence: There was a small correlation (r=.25), suggesting a Five tends to rely on others for most aspects of their life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/654b885eaa949c23d66d38d5/725eaf54-b518-464d-93b8-ef4f29073f51/7.png Existing Research - Enneagram vs. Maladaptive Schemas - Type 2 There was a positive correlation with 6 of the 11 maladaptive schemas considered: Abandonment: There was a moderate correlation (r=.33), suggesting a Two tends to believe that those they love will leave them. Dependence: There was a small correlation (r=.24), suggesting a Two tends to rely on others for most aspects of their life. Vulnerability: There was a small correlation (r=.20), suggesting a Two tends to feel unsafe in the world. Entitlement: There was a small correlation (r=.28), suggesting a Two tends to have feelings of superiority over others. Subjugation: There was a moderate correlation (r=.35), suggesting a Two tends to feel obligated to sacrifice themselves for others. 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