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Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, Vol 36, Issue 3, 284-290
DOI: 10.3138/jvme.36.3.284
Copyright © 2009 by Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
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A Descriptive Analysis of Personality and Gender at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine

Stephanie W. Johnson• Marjorie S. Gill• Charles Grenier• Joseph Taboada

The goals of this study were to explore the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator profile and gender differences of Louisiana State University veterinary students. A 12-year composite sample (N = 935) revealed that the personality profile was different from the published US population norm, but similar to the bimodal ESTJ–ISTJ profile found in Louisiana medical students. Significant gender differences were found among six of the 16 types. A 12-year trend analysis revealed a significant shift away from the prototypical ESTJ–ISTJ profile, culminating in a discernable heterogeneous profile for both males and females in the last four years. Composite scores for the 2004–2007 cohort (N = 331) revealed that the predominant types for women were ENFP, ESFJ, ESTJ, ISFJ, and ISTJ. For men, the predominant types were ESTJ, ESTP, INTP, and ISTJ. Post hoc tests confirmed significant gender differences for ESTP, INTP, ISTP, and ESFJ types. The evidence of significant gender differences and confirmation that personality profiles have begun to vary widely across the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator spectrum in the last four years have implications at the practical and theoretical levels. This could have profound effects on pedagogical considerations for faculty involved in veterinary medical education.

Key Words: Myers–Briggs Type Indicator • personality profile • gender






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