Introverted Feeling, or ‘Fi’, is a judging function that’s often correlated with art, language & ethics.
- It’s the primary function of ISFPs and INFPs
- It’s the auxiliary function of ESFPs and ENFPs
- It’s the tertiary function of ISTJs and INTJs
- It’s the inferior function of ESTJs and ENTJs
Fi evaluates information based on subjective, personal values.
When Fi is used in a mature way, it considers ethics and is attuned to the personal needs of others. People using introverted feeling in this way will tend to exhibit a centered, balanced energy.
When Fi is used in an immature way, it does not consider objective evidence and/or the concerns of others. People using introverted feeling in this way can appear overly stubborn, indignant or childish.
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