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ISFP Main Page

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IIntrovert. Inner-directed; need ample
alone time; slow and steady, focus on
one task at a time; reserved & cautious

SSensor. Practical & task-oriented;
prefer action over reflection; excel at
handling details & concrete tasks

FFeeler. Make decisions based on
values and concern for others;
sensitive, caring & cooperative

PPerceiver. Outwardly open, receptive
and adaptable; slower to express
judgments or impose them on others

ISFPs’ Dominant Function

Introverted Feeling

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Reflects on personal feelings & values; champions authenticity & individuality; drawn to nature, children & animals

ISFPs’ Auxiliary Function

Extraverted Sensing

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“Lives in the moment”; relishes new experiences & challenges; attunes to concrete affairs & opportunities for action

Key ISFP Traits

  • Outwardly receptive, accommodating, and adaptable; often quiet and demure
  • Appreciate life’s simple pleasure; particularly fond of children, nature and animals
  • Find meaning in helping and investing in others; most count parenthood among their highest priorities and greatest joys
  • Form enduring emotional attachments to their loved ones, engendering profound loyalty and devotion
  • Have deep feelings that are seldom expressed verbally, but often through thoughtful acts or gestures
  • Exhibit great concern for individuality and authenticity, as well as empathy for those incapable of helping themselves—children, animals, the underserved, etc.
  • Work to clarify, prioritize, and embody their deepest values
  • Possess a strong and reliable inner moral compass
  • May shy away from conflict and refrain from expressing their views to maintain peace
  • Often physically attractive, well-manicured, and attentive to their appearance
  • Appreciate “nice things,” often with refined tastes in food, décor, fashion, etc.
  • Owing to their inferior Te function, prefer to be tidy and organized, with “everything having its place”
  • Appreciate hands-on and experiential modes of learning
  • Commonly enjoy work in the arts, performance or helping / service professions

Learn More about ISFPs in Our Books:

My True Type: Clarifying Your Personality Type, Preferences & Functions

The 16 Personality Types: Profiles, Theory & Type Development

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