Armchair_QB3 t1_javbzoj wrote on March 4, 2023 at 10:10 AM

Reply to comment by Spagoodler in Glorifying the "self" is detrimental to both the individual and the larger world. It neither helps you find your true nature, nor your role in the larger world. by waytogoal

Speaking of psychology, this author lost all credibility with me the moment they cited a different result on the discredited Myers-Briggs as evidence of a changing ‘self.’

That test was designed by laymen, holds no scientific merit, and often gives a different result depending just on your mood, let alone retaking it years apart.

LBGW_experiment t1_jawd5vz wrote on March 4, 2023 at 4:13 PM

They were using a pop sci self personality test to show the change of one's self over time, and it was a brief mention, and didn't say Myers-Briggs held any water.

DrHaroldSkrote t1_jawixuf wrote on March 4, 2023 at 4:52 PM

Personality is firmly established by the late teens.
A person may feel that they have changed but that change imperceptible to everyone else. Behavior can change fortunately

vestigina t1_javwq75 wrote on March 4, 2023 at 2:11 PM

You really think the author picked this as "evidence"? It is clear that this is written to make a story, starting small and then expand later. The next sentence is already telling you it is not just about the anecdote...

I am surprised this is the take-home of the article you focused on.