Abstract

The Enneagram is an internationally used personality tool that many find effective for personal transformation and spiritual development. In recent years, the Enneagram has experienced a surge of popularity and use in the United States. Although research on its effectiveness is underway in the U.S., most is conducted in other countries. Additionally, limited research focuses on the impact of the Enneagram among college students, especially traditional-aged, undergraduate populations at faith-based institutions. This qualitative pilot study assessed the impact of the Enneagram on college students by examining their understanding of Enneagram type and identifying connections to personal growth, interpersonal dynamics, and spiritual development. Participants reported several overlapping themes of impact and change within their psychological and spiritual development. Students also reported significance in using their Enneagram number for personal and relational growth with elements of deeper self-actualization and holistic development.

摘要

九型人格是一种国际使用的人格工具，许多人认为它对个人转变和精神发展很有效。近年来，九型人格在美国的普及和使用激增。尽管美国正在对其有效性进行研究，但大多数是在其他国家进行的。此外，有限的研究侧重于九型人格对大学生的影响，尤其是信仰机构的传统年龄本科人群。这项定性试点研究通过检查大学生对九型人格类型的理解并确定与个人成长、人际交往和精神发展的联系，评估了九型人格对大学生的影响。参与者报告了在他们的心理和精神发展中影响和变化的几个重叠主题。学生们还报告了在使用他们的九型人格数来促进个人和关系发展以及更深层次的自我实现和整体发展方面的重要性。