MBTI Traits and Peer Likability Among Gen Z Students at Yayasan Tunas Bangsa Soposurung (YTBS) Boarding School - A Sociometric Approach

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Investigates the association between 16 MBTI personality types, four MBTI groups, and peer perceptions of communication traits among high school students in an Indonesian boarding school. Using 320 participants and 825 peer nominations, chi-square analyses indicate moderate to strong links between specific personality types and socially desirable conversational and listening characteristics, with differences across cohorts. Findings also suggest conversational and listening evaluations reflect social norms, context, expectations, and students’ adaptability. Results support training to strengthen self-awareness, empathy, and social-context adaptation.

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INTRODUCTION

Personality and adolescence

MBTI dimensions and 16 types

MBTI four broad categories

Person–Environment Fit theory and sociometric approach

MBTI Traits and Peer Likability Among Gen Z Students at Yayasan Tunas Bangsa Soposurung (YTBS) Boarding School: A Sociometric Approach Christina Lumbantoruan Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia Corresponding e-mail address: [christina.lumbantoruan@uph.edu](christina.lumbantoruan@uph.edu) Abstract This study investigated the association between the 16 MBTI personality types, the 4 MBTI groups, and peer perceptions of communication traits, specifically, being pleasant or unpleasant to talk to and being a good or bad listener, among high school students. A total of 320 students at a boarding school in Indonesia participated, providing 825 peer nominations. Chi-square analyses revealed moderate to strong associations between certain MBTI personality types and socially desirable traits, which varied across cohorts. Several personality types, such as Defender, Debater, and Protagonist appeared in both positive and negative peer perceptions. These findings suggest that while personality types may influence peer evaluations, Gen Z’s perceptions of conversational and listening skills depend on social norms, context, expectations, and students’ability to adapt their behavior to different audiences. The findings imply a need for training programs to enhace student’s self-awareness, empathy, and adaptability to social contexts and expectations. Keywords: boarding school; communication style; Gen Z; MBTI; peer perception Abstrak Penelitian ini menyelidiki hubungan antara 16 tipe kepribadian MBTI, 4 kelompok MBTI, dan persepsi teman sebaya terhadap gaya komunikasi, khususnya apakah seseorang menyenangkan atau tidak untuk diajak bicara serta apakah merekamerupakan pendengaryang baik atau buruk di kalangan siswa sekolah menengah. Sebanyak 320 siswa di sebuah sekolah berasrama di Indonesia berpartisipasi dan memberikan total 825 nominasi teman sebaya. Analisis chi-square mengungkapkan hubungan sedang hingga kuat antara tipe kepribadian MBTI tertentu dan perilaku sosial yang dapat diterima, yang bervariasi antar angkatan. Beberapa tipe kepribadian seperti Defender, Debater, dan Protagonist muncul baik dalam persepsi positif maupun negatif teman sebaya. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa meskipun tipe kepribadian dapat memengaruhi penilaian dari temansebaya, persepsi Gen Z terhadap keterampilan berdiskusi dan mendengarkandipengaruhi oleh norma sosial, konteks, harapan sosial, serta kemampuan siswauntuk menyesuaikan diri dengan sifat-sifat yang diinginkan sesuai audiensnya. Implikasi dari studi ini menyoroti pentingnya pelatihan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran diri, empati, dan kemampuan beradaptasi terhadap konteks dan harapan sosial di kalangan siswa. Kata Kunci: asrama; gaya komunikasi; GenZ; MBTI; persepsi teman sebaya 70 INTRODUCTION Personality significantly predicts patterns of individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors across different times and settings. Adolescence is a critical stage for identity development and social adjustment; therefore, understanding personality traits and their influence on social relationships and communication skills can greatly benefit young people (Slobodskaya, 2021) . One of the most popular personality assessments is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, commonly known as MBTI (Myers et al., 1998) . Despite its limited predictive validity and lack of psychometric rigor, the MBTI remains useful for fostering self-reflection and improving team dynamics among students (Vaughans, 2024; Ullah et al., 2024), including those in boarding school. The MBTI personality classification is based on individual’s tendencies along four dimensions: (1) directing and receiving energy externally (Extraversion) vs. internally (Introversion): (2) taking in information through the senses (Sensing) vs. intution (Intuition); making decisions based on logic (Thinking) vs. feelings (Feeling); and (4) approaching the external world using structure (Judging) vs. Flexibility (Perceiving) .

FAQs

What variables does the study examine regarding Gen Z students?

The study examines 16 MBTI personality types, four MBTI groups, and peer perceptions of communication traits such as being pleasant/unpleasant to talk to and being a good/bad listener.

How was peer perception data collected?

A total of 320 students participated and provided 825 peer nominations using a sociometric approach.

What do the findings suggest about MBTI and peer communication evaluations?

Certain MBTI types show moderate to strong associations with socially desirable conversational and listening traits, but peer evaluations vary by cohort and depend on social norms, context, expectations, and students’ ability to adapt.

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