Editorial policy

How MBTI USA publishes and maintains content.

MBTI USA produces MBTI-related content for a general reader audience. This page explains our standards, how we review and update pages, what we do when we get something wrong, who writes our content, and how often pages are refreshed.

Content standards

Each page is written to answer a specific user question or explain a specific MBTI-related topic as clearly as possible. We prefer short definitions, direct summaries, and consistent structure so readers and search systems can identify the main subject of a page quickly.

We avoid flattering generalities. When type profiles describe strengths, they also describe blind spots. When we cite population statistics, we include the source context (US self-report data is different from Korean self-report data). When we state that something is debated, we name the debate rather than hide it.

Review process

New content is drafted by an editorial team member, reviewed against the MBTI framework for accuracy, and cross-checked against primary sources (Myers, Jung, and contemporary academic reviews) where applicable. Type-specific pages are additionally cross-checked against observable behavior patterns documented in typing communities.

Each published page carries a “Last reviewed” date that reflects the most recent review, not necessarily the original publication date. Pages that have been substantially expanded or revised carry an updated review date.

Correction policy

When we discover a factual error — a misstated population statistic, an incorrect type attribution for a public figure, a dated research citation — we correct the page and update its “Last reviewed” date. For substantive factual corrections that could have misled readers, we add a brief correction note near the correction itself. For minor stylistic or formatting corrections, we silently update.

If you find a factual error on any MBTI USA page, please contact us via the “About” page contact method. We treat corrections seriously and prefer to fix rather than defend.

Author and reviewer qualifications

MBTI USA editorial work is produced by a team with backgrounds in personality psychology research, educational content design, and user-facing digital product writing. We do not claim certified MBTI practitioner status; our content is informational rather than clinical or diagnostic. For readers who need certified MBTI services — individual coaching, organizational development, academic research — we recommend consulting a practitioner certified by The Myers-Briggs Company.

Update cadence

Foundational type profile pages are reviewed at minimum annually, or sooner when significant new research or cultural context emerges. Comparison pages (type-vs-type, framework-vs-framework) are reviewed twice annually. Population-statistic pages are reviewed when major demographic data releases occur. Pages citing live internet resources are spot-checked quarterly for link rot.

Scope and disclaimers

MBTI USA content is informational and educational. It is not intended to replace medical, legal, mental-health, or professional career advice. Readers who identify concerns about mental health, relationship safety, or career direction through reading our content should seek qualified professional support.