Which Mbti Type Is Jordan B. Peterson?
There is believed to be some correlation between the MBTI and the Big 5 traits and based on Peterson's self-reported Big 5 trait profile, he may likely be an ENFJ. An analysis of his lectures, debates and interviews however, suggest he may also be an INFJ, INTP, INTJ or ENTJ. Here is an assessment of Jordan B. Peterson's MBTI type based on the cognitive functions he seems to display most.
Jordan B. Peterson is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. He was born June 12, 1962 in Edmonton, Canada. His new book 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos is a strategy guide for navigating the game of life. His first book Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief was published in 1999 and explores the motifs, symbols and myths created by various cultures and what they reveal about the human psyche.
Around October 2024, Dr. Peterson's popularity skyrocketed after becoming embroiled in drama surrounding a Canadian piece of legislature called bill C-16. Peterson decried the bill, which if enforced, would require individuals by law to use preferred gender pronouns or potentially face prosecution for hate crime. Peterson opposed the bill as a violation of free speech and released a 3-part lecture video series outlining his stance of the issue for which he drew criticism from transgender activists and colleagues.
Jordan has argued that this bill and the so called trans-activists promoting it, do not actually serve the interests of the transgender community and he cites having received numerous letters of support from real trans people who attest to that. Peterson believes that the bill is an effort by radical neo-marxist authoritarians to push an ideological agenda under the guise of helping trans people.
By his own admission, Jordan rates highly on scales of extraversion, openness, conscientiousness and above average in agreeableness. In the MBTI, certain introverted types such as INFJ can appear more extroverted than they really are due to their capacity for being sociable. Jordan could be an introvert who is well adjusted and well-socialized.
His temperament is rather reserved and stalwart in interviews and he has pointed out himself that his extroversion is mostly 'assertiveness'. In the MBTI, extroverts are described as being more impulsive and enthusiastic. Peterson often exhibits a more reserved and pensive demeanor and in intellectual discussions sometimes takes pregnant pauses to gather his thoughts before answering a question.
"I get up in the morning, I have... like, everything scheduled. I know exactly what I'm supposed to do. There's a hierarchy of priority. And I'm really operating on a day to day level right now because there's so many things to do, I can't look more than about a day or two ahead although it's basically scheduled."
- Dr. Jordan Peterson on H3H3 podcast
In conclusion, I believe Dr. Jordan Peterson to be an INFJ. Due to his focus on morality and wisdom and the fact that his life's work is predominantly concerned with the amelioration of people's lives and society at large through teaching and consultation he is probably more 'NF' than 'NT'.