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Visual Mapping Analysis of International Research Hotspots and Trends for the MBTI Test

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  • He Li
  • Pengyan Zhao

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Since its creation, the MBTI test has been widely used in the fields of counseling, management, and education. However, it has yet to be thoroughly studied in China. This paper uses the visual analysis software CiteSpace to analyze 468 MBTI-related publications from the Web of Science database (1990-2018). The study aims to clarify the development process and research trends of the MBTI test. We found that the MBTI originated in the United States and gradually spread globally. Its development has gone through four stages- theory interpretation, model explanation, type performance, and type application. Currently, research focuses on self-development, personality types, and online learning, indicating a shift from theory to practical application and from single-discipline to interdisciplinary development.

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  • He Li & Pengyan Zhao, 2025. "Visual Mapping Analysis of International Research Hotspots and Trends for the MBTI Test," International Journal of Contemporary Education, Redfame publishing, vol. 8(2), pages 11-20, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:rfa:ijcejl:v:8:y:2025:i:2:p:11-20
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