An Exploratory Study of the Validity of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator Team Report - Abstract

Q: What was the purpose of this exploratory study?

The study tested the validity of three sections of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Team Report by examining how participants perceived the information’s accuracy and usefulness.

Q: Who participated and how was data collected?

The sample included 51 team members from various organizations across 7 industries in the United States. Participants received the MBTI Team Report and completed a 19-question TR Questionnaire created for the research.

Q: Which factors were significantly related to participants’ responses?

Kruskal-Wallis results showed four questions significantly related to the number of weeks lapsed before completing the questionnaire, with earlier completion linked to more positive mean ranks. Mann-Whitney U results showed five questions significantly related to whether the participant was a leader, with leaders scoring higher.

Sep 17, 2026

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Descriptive, exploratory research evaluated the validity of three sections of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Team Report by measuring how accurately and usefully participants perceived the information. The study involved 51 team members from organizations across 7 industries in the United States. Participants completed a researcher-created 19-question TR Questionnaire. Median ratings on 13 of 16 descriptive items indicated favorable accuracy and usefulness. Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney analyses linked four items to weeks lapsed before completing the questionnaire and five items to leader status.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages8

Reading Time20 min

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Abstract

Vita Auctorus

Acknowledgments

List of Tables

Chapter One: Introduction

Chapter Two: Review of Related Literature

Chapter Three: Methodology

Chapter Four: Results

Chapter Five: Discussion and Conclusions

References

Appendices

An Exploratory Study of the Validity of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator􀂣 Team Report. A Thesis Submitted by Jennifer R. Sedlock In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Human Resources and Organization Development The University of San Francisco September 5, 2000 An exploratory study of the validity of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator Team Report This Thesis written by Jennifer R. Sedlock This Thesis written under the guidance of the Faculty Advisory Committee, and approved by all its members, has been accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of: Master of Human Resource and Organization Development At The University of San Francisco Research Committee: | Content Advisor | | | --- | --- | | Methodologist | | | Director of Research | Date | Dean Date TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract ......................................................................................................... i Vita Auctorus ................................................................................................. ii Acknowledgments ......................................................................................... iii List of Tables .........................……................................................................. iv List of Appendices ......................................................................................... v Chapter One: Introduction ............................................................................. 1 Chapter Two: Review of Related Literature ...................................................10 Chapter Three: Methodology ......................................................................... 31 Chapter Four: Results .................................................................................... 37 Chapter Five: Discussion and Conclusions .................................................... 48 References ...................................................................................................... 62 Appendices ...................................................................................................... 65 ABSTRACT This descriptive, exploratory study tested the validity for three sections of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator􀂣 (MBTI) Team Report as to what degree the participants perceived the information was accurate and useful.“Leaders” and “Number of Weeks Lapsed”(before completing questionnaire) were two exploratory variables studied. The sample was 51 team members from various organizations in 7 industries and 10 of the United States. Team members received the “MBTI􀂣 Team Report, TR Questionnaire”, a 19-question original questionnaire created for this research, from customers (consultants) of Consulting Psychologists Press during May and June of 2000. The median for 13 (of 16 total) descriptive variable questions resulted in a favorable perception of the accuracy and usefulness for the items from the Team Report. The Kruskal-Wallis 1-way Anova test found 4 questions with a significant relationship (p < .05) to the number of weeks lapsed before completing the questionnaire. The sooner the participant completed the questionnaire, the more positive the mean rank response was to these 4 questions. The Mann-Whitney U test found 5 questions had a significant relationship (p < .05) to whether or not the participant was a leader. The leaders scored these questions considerably higher than did the team members. Overall, the sample participants found that the MBTI􀂣 Team Report provided accurate descriptions of their team and useful information. Therefore, this study supported the use of this tool with teams. VITA AUCTORIS Name: Jennifer Renee Sedlock Date of Birth: September 5, 1965 High School: Norman High School Norman, Oklahoma Graduated: 1983 Baccalaureate Degree: Bachelor of Science, School of Business Administration College: University o

FAQs

What was the purpose of this exploratory study?

The study tested the validity of three sections of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Team Report by examining how participants perceived the information’s accuracy and usefulness.

Who participated and how was data collected?

The sample included 51 team members from various organizations across 7 industries in the United States. Participants received the MBTI Team Report and completed a 19-question TR Questionnaire created for the research.

Which factors were significantly related to participants’ responses?

Kruskal-Wallis results showed four questions significantly related to the number of weeks lapsed before completing the questionnaire, with earlier completion linked to more positive mean ranks. Mann-Whitney U results showed five questions significantly related to whether the participant was a leader, with leaders scoring higher.

Sep 17, 2026

Uploaded by William