Finding Ourselves: The Modern Obsession with Personality Quizzes<\/b><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”Montreal Medium|500|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”15px” header_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_font_size=”80px” header_5_font=”Raleway|700||on|||||” header_5_text_color=”#000000″ header_5_font_size=”20px” header_5_letter_spacing=”0.5em” header_5_line_height=”1.8em” width=”83.3%” min_height=”0px” custom_margin=”15px|129px|-22px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”10px|0px|0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px|63px|||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”|0px|||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”1.8em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”48px” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_5_font_size_tablet=”14px” header_5_font_size_phone=”12px” header_5_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” text_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ inline_fonts=”Montserrat” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Join <\/span>DAYNA WONG<\/b> in exploring the craze with finding oneself in the digital age, and what personality tests truly tell you about yourself.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ custom_margin=”-194px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ min_height=”84px” custom_margin=”-80px|auto||auto|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-145px|auto|-100px|auto|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”30px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”About Us” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ min_height=”1420px” custom_margin=”-136px||-433px|||” custom_padding=”107px||44px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,3_5,1_5″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ custom_margin=”-55px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-35px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”2px|0|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|0px||0px||true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” header_5_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_5_text_color=”#b3b3b3″ header_5_font_size=”14px” header_5_line_height=”0.5em” header_6_font=”Raleway|700||on|||||” header_6_font_size=”16px” header_6_letter_spacing=”5px” header_6_line_height=”1.8em” max_width=”659px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px|79px|104px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”-40px|79px|0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|0px||||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] <\/p>\n <\/p>\n BY Hype Issue #59<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Unravelling the mind to find ourselves. Photo by Mohamed Hassan on <\/span><\/i>Pixabay<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”] Today, is it not uncommon to hear the chatter of \u201cwhat personality type<\/span> are you?\u201d during lunchtime conversations. As society grapples with identity and finding a sense of self, more people are turning to personality tests not just for entertainment, but as tools to better understand themselves and others. Chances are you have probably taken one yourself! But what fuels our curiosity in finding out where we belong?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n According to the American Psychology Association (APA), a <\/span>personality test<\/span><\/a><\/span> is a measure of one\u2019s personality traits. It can be done through collecting self-reported data where participants answer questions about their personality, or through<\/span> <\/span><\/a><\/span>projective techniques<\/span><\/a><\/span> that measure both the conscious and unconscious aspects of their personality, like the <\/span>Rorschach Inkblot test<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The former is most well known in the form of four letters, MBTI, also known as the <\/span>Myers-Briggs personality test<\/span><\/span><\/a>. Other widely used self-reported personality tests include <\/span>Enneagram<\/span><\/a><\/span> and <\/span>DISC<\/span><\/span><\/a>, which evaluate one\u2019s behaviour and how they react in certain situations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n New waves of personality tests have been making their rounds on social media platforms, especially TikTok. The majority of these are modelled after MBTI, with each outcome corresponding to one of the <\/span>16 MBTI personalities<\/span><\/a><\/span>. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Examples of the corresponding MBTI personality types from the <\/span><\/i>\u201cWhat is Your Superpower?\u201d Quiz. Photo taken from <\/span><\/i>designer Vicky Chen\u2019s website<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”] One particularly viral version of these tests is the Innate Personality Traits personality quiz, which was released as part of the <\/span>Taiwan Design Expo<\/span><\/span><\/a>, where one could find out what kind of element they were and how well they matched up to their peers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dayna-3.png” alt=”Lion Dancing” title_text=”dayna 3″ force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Photo taken from <\/span><\/i>Taiwan Design Expo<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”] Following that, a slew of similar personality tests were released, each with eye-catching and adorable illustrations and their own spin on it, like this one here! <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dayna-4.jpg” alt=”Lion Dancing” title_text=”dayna 4″ force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] The writer\u2019s personal test result from taking the \u201cWhat is Your Superpower?\u201d quiz. <\/span><\/i>Photo taken from <\/span><\/i>“What is Your Superpower?” quiz<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n One of the most popular reasons why we do these tests is simply for fun, comparing results with our friends to see if we are as compatible as we think we are. This was the case for Ms Ng Geng Sim Naomi, 26, who pointed out that she did one of the viral personality quizzes because her friend was curious about what result she would get.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n As I dug deeper into the plethora of online tests myself, I noticed there was indeed a consistent pattern \u2013 each test ends by encouraging users to compare their results with family and friends. As seen from Ms Ng\u2019s friend sharing the test with her, it is human nature to seek those who share similar traits with us. We find comfort in knowing that although we may each have our quirks, others are just like us. Knowing that we belong to a certain group of individuals gives us a sense of identity.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Ms Ng adds, \u201cMost personality tests have a compatibility aspect. That\u2019s one of the draws I think, as it suggests if you are compatible with certain people and why you click well with others.\u201d<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dayna-5.png” alt=”Lion Dancing” title_text=”dayna 5″ force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] The Big Five personality test result encourages users to create a group in the website to share their results with others. Photo taken from <\/span><\/i>FiveThirtyEight<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”] Another motivation would be to better understand ourselves. There is appeal in getting a \u201cpersonalised\u201d report based on your personality type at the end of the test, finding out what your strengths and weaknesses are, and comparing them with your own understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n In the process of finding traits that you resonate with, one may even stumble upon inspiration through the results. As self-administered tests are largely based on what the respondent believes about themselves, such results may indicate personal ambitions and goals.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ms Kaylin Wee Jing Xuan, 19, once took an Enneagram test where she felt like the result embodied her ideal self. \u201cI think that result affected me on a subconscious level where I wanted to make decisions that reflect that result,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n With the results supposedly being able to help us understand how people behave, it is no surprise that these tests have made their way into hiring and promotional processes in the corporate world. <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dayna-6.png” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”dayna 6″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ transform_scale_tablet=”” transform_scale_phone=”” transform_scale_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate=”0px|-22px” transform_translate_tablet=”” transform_translate_phone=”” transform_translate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_translate_linked=”off” transform_rotate_tablet=”” transform_rotate_phone=”” transform_rotate_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_skew_tablet=”” transform_skew_phone=”” transform_skew_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_origin_tablet=”” transform_origin_phone=”” transform_origin_last_edited=”on|desktop” transform_styles_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”31px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” transform_styles_tablet=”” transform_styles_phone=”” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Photo by Mohamed Hassan on <\/span><\/i>Pixabay<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montreal Medium||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” inline_fonts=”Montreal Medium” global_colors_info=”{}”] According to the <\/span>Harvard Business Review<\/span><\/a><\/span>, 76% of companies who had more than 100 employees in 2015 conducted personality tests as part of hiring. More recently, a South Korean publication, the Maeil Business Paper, reported <\/span>businesses suggesting certain MBTI types as \u2018unsupported<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u2019<\/span>, refusing to hire certain applicants because of it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n So, imagine my surprise at having to complete a<\/span> <\/span><\/a><\/span>DISC personality quiz<\/span><\/a><\/span> as part of my internship application form. It is understandable that they would want to get a glimpse of the applicant\u2019s personalities and what they could potentially bring to the company. Things like <\/span>soft skills<\/span><\/a><\/span> that are not visible on a resume could be observed through personality test results.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Dayna Wong<\/b>
Hype Editorial Admin<\/b><\/p>\nPublished on<\/h5>\n
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Making Waves Online<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Behind the Personality Quiz Craze<\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Raising the Stakes<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n