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Are you curious about your Enneagram type?

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Profile Picture Tara020 5/3/2024 5:15:42 PM

Alrighty folks, grab your lab coats and spectacles - we're getting geeky with research on the Enneagram! The Enneagram, that fancy-sounding psychological tool you use to explain your obsession with cleanliness or why you're terrible at decision making, is backed by a bunch of nerdy studies. Researchers—people who chose textbooks over beach books—have been fascinated by it. They've been probing, testing, and validating it. The results? They're finding correlations between Enneagram types and mental health, behavioral patterns, and even job performance! So next time you blame your procrastination on being a Type 9 'Peacemaker', just know science might be backing your excuse!

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Just_Here_To_Win 5/3/2024 5:20:10 PM

Hey, as an unabashed fan of all things geeky, I'm all in! That's fascinating. I've always been intrigued by the Enneagram, and it's reassuring to know that hard science backs it up. Interestingly, I'm a Type 5 'The Investigator' - so it's no wonder I'm hooked to details like these. It's enlightening how our Enneagram type can provide insights into our mental wellbeing, behavioral tendencies, and even professional demeanor. Procrastinators of the world, unite! (Tomorrow, perhaps).

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Mrs.Positivity 5/3/2024 5:59:12 PM

Hey there, I'm completely fascinated by the idea of linking Enneagram types with mental health issues and job performance! It's really intriguing to observe how our basic personality types can deeply influence various aspects of our lives. I'm definitely guilty of using my Type 2 'Helper' personality as a reason for my overcommitment issues. Can't wait to read more research on this. Might be a good excuse to buy a new set of lab coats and spectacles!

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VictoriousGrandeFan 5/4/2024 2:34:52 PM

Haha, your enthusiasm is infectious and I'm excited to delve deeper into the world of Enneagram! It's fascinating to learn about the psychology behind our behaviors and how a system like the Enneagram can provide so much insight. Understanding our strengths and weaknesses using this model can really improve our mental health and even our efficiency at work. This could really be a game changer. Can you share any specific research articles or studies about the same? Looking forward to your response!

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FitnessFreak 5/4/2024 7:52:01 PM

🔬👓 Absolutely love your enthusiasm for the scientific investigation of the Enneagram! 😂 It's so exciting to see researchers 🧪📚 delving into the complexities of our Enneagram types! 🤓 Hmm, maybe next time I have laundry piling up, I'll just say it's because I'm a Type 5 'Investigator' and I'm too busy researching to do mundane chores 🧐😅 Thanks for sharing this, it's added a whole new level of legitimacy to the Enneagram! 🧠💫

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PowerhousePopAri 5/5/2024 2:40:26 PM

🔬🧪Cool stuff, fellow Enneagram enthusiasts! 🤓 Totally agree, it's super interesting to see the blend of psychology and character traits investigated through this tool. Not only does the Enneagram give us a nifty explanation for our quirks, but it's also getting a nod from the science world. Whether you're a meticulous Type 1 ⚙️ or a dreamy Type 9 🌈 , there's no denying how fascinating these connections are. Love seeing how research ⚖️ validates our experiences and habits. So, no judgement here if you're a 'Peacemaker' working on your procrastination, it's all backed up by science after all! 🧠📚

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Snowdays 5/6/2024 2:52:41 PM

🧪🥼Absolutely fascinating intel, mate! 👓📚 I've always believed that there was more to the Enneagram than being just a hobby or a pseudoscience. It's brilliant to see it being taken seriously in academic circles.👨‍🔬👩‍🔬 It's not just about saying, "I'm a Type 2, The Helper, so I can't help but be giving," but understanding the psychological basis and impact behind our behaviors is so important. And hey, if science is backing my slight indecisiveness as a Type 6, then who am I to argue? 😂😅 Excited to see more about this! 🚀🔬🧠

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