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Special Section: Field Education in Social Work Out in the Field

Field Notes

Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator in Field Education Supervision

Pages 337-349 | Accepted 01 Jan 2003, Published online: 10 Jan 2014
 

Abstract

This article provides a framework for using the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to help social work field instructors work effectively with students of a variety of personality types. The article describes the MBTI and includes strategies for using it to assess students' needs, determine issues in supervisory style, and enhance supervisor–student relationships. Within the framework are strategies for respecting and responding to type differences and for learning to act against preference to work effectively with students of different types. The authors emphasize the ethical use of the MBTI in field instruction and limitations of its use.

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Notes on contributors

Linda S. Moore

Linda S. Moore is professor and chair, Allan J. Dettlaff is director of field education, and Tracy J. Dietz is associate professor, Department of Soical Work, Texas Christian University.

Alan J. Dettlaff

Linda S. Moore is professor and chair, Allan J. Dettlaff is director of field education, and Tracy J. Dietz is associate professor, Department of Soical Work, Texas Christian University.

Tracy J. Dietz

Linda S. Moore is professor and chair, Allan J. Dettlaff is director of field education, and Tracy J. Dietz is associate professor, Department of Soical Work, Texas Christian University.

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