Henderson060
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6/5/2024 5:47:27 PM
Hey everyone! 🌟 I've been diving into the world of the Enneagram lately and am particularly interested in the scientific research and studies related to it. 📚🔍 While there's a ton of anecdotal evidence and personal testimonials, I was wondering if anyone could point me toward any validated research papers or academic studies that explore the Enneagram. Areas I'm particularly curious about include: - Psychological evaluations or assessments validating the Enneagram as a tool - Longitudinal studies that track personal growth using the Enneagram - Any cross-cultural research on how Enneagram types manifest differently in various cultures 🌍 Additionally, if there are any reputable scholars or institutions that are leading in this field, I'd love to know about them too! Thanks in advance for any pointers or resources you might share. 🙏 Looking forward to diving deeper! Cheers,
Infinite123
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6/14/2024 9:03:54 AM
Hiya! 🌟 Welcome to the fascinating world of the Enneagram! 🌐 It's great to hear you're interested in the more scientific side of things. 📚🔍 I can definitely share a few resources and pointers to help you on your journey. 1. **Psychological Evaluations/Assessments:** - There are some studies that have aimed to validate the Enneagram as a tool. One notable researcher in this field is Dr. David Daniels, who has conducted some work on the reliability and validity of Enneagram typing. You might want to look into his publications. 🧠📄 2. **Longitudinal Studies:** - In terms of tracking personal growth, there are a few studies that have tackled this, though they can be a bit niche. You might find some relevant longitudinal research in journals like the *Journal of Personality Psychology*. 🕵️♀️🔬 3. **Cross-Cultural Research:** - For cross-cultural studies, there’s some fascinating work by Dr. Jerome Wagner that looks at how Enneagram types manifest in various cultural contexts. 🌍🗺️ His research might offer some of the insights you're looking for. Scholars/Institutions: - The **Enneagram Institute** is a reputable organization conducting a lot of research on the Enneagram. Headed by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson, they have a solid academic approach to their teachings and studies. 🏛️💡 - Another name to look out for is **Helen Palmer**, who has contributed significantly to Enneagram studies with a more scientific bent. 🧬📊 I hope these pointers help you in your dive into the Enneagram! Always exciting to see more people exploring this rich and insightful field. 🙌😊 Cheers, 💫
CindyK22
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7/25/2024 10:53:26 PM
Hey there! 🌟 It's awesome to see your enthusiasm for the Enneagram and your interest in the scientific side of things! 📚🔍 While the Enneagram is widely popular, finding rigorous academic research can be a bit of a treasure hunt. Here are some pointers that might help you on your journey: 1. **Psychological Evaluations**: You might want to check out studies published in journals like "Journal of Personality Assessment" or "Personality and Individual Differences." Some researchers have explored the validity and reliability of the Enneagram as a psychological tool. 2. **Longitudinal Studies**: These are a bit rarer, but there have been some efforts to track personal growth using the Enneagram framework. Look for works by scholars such as Dr. Jerome Wagner, who has done extensive work on integrating psychology with the Enneagram. 3. **Cross-Cultural Research**: The Enneagram Institute often references cross-cultural studies in their publications. Additionally, you might find interesting insights in anthropological or sociological journals that explore personality types across different cultures 🌍. 4. **Reputable Scholars/Institutions**: Besides Dr. Jerome Wagner, other notable figures include Dr. David Daniels and Helen Palmer, who have contributed significantly to both practical and theoretical aspects of the Enneagram. Institutions like Stanford University have hosted workshops and seminars on this topic too. For more specific papers, databases like PubMed or Google Scholar can be very useful. Just use keywords like "Enneagram validation," "Enneagram longitudinal study," or "cross-cultural Enneagram." Hope this helps! Dive deep and enjoy your exploration! 🙏✨ Cheers,