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Perspect Nurs Sci PNS Perspectives in Nursing Science 2288-2898 2288-7687 The Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University 10.16952/pns.2018.15.1.1 Original Article An Analysis of the Familial Dynamics and Characteristics of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Characters in the Novel Our Happy Time Lee Hye Seung Psychology Counselor, Hellosmile Counselling Center, Suwon, Korea. Corresponding author: Lee, Hye Seung. Hellosmile Counselling Center, 16, Bandal-ro 7beon-gil, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon 16704, Korea. Tel: +82-31-203-5412, Fax: +82-31-206-5412, hello.sw@hellosmile.kr 04 2018 30 04 2018 15 1 1 10 06 02 2018 15 03 2018 © 2018 The Research Institute of Nursing Science Seoul National University 2018 The Research Institute of Nursing Science Seoul National University Purpose

The purpose of this study was to examine the usefulness of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) through a character analysis of a novel and to improve the understanding of various types of people. This study aimed to increase nurses' understanding and empathy regarding the personality of various patients.

 Methods

This study categorized the characters in the novel Our Happy Time based on MBTI and analyzed their personality characteristics.

 Results

It is important for nurses to understand that the following types of patients can be identified using the MBTI: those with a concise explanation (ENTP), a modest attitude (ISFJ), an objective response (ENFJ), and a logical response (ENTJ).

 Conclusion

It is important for nurses to broaden their understanding of various personality types and backgrounds related to the formation of patients' personalities that they encounter in the clinical field via analyses using the MBTI personality types. Furthermore, understanding communication skills can be an important first step in resolving conflicts that occur during peer interactions.

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The 4 preference tendencies (Modified from Korea Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Institute<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="B6">6)</xref>, according to the Creative Commons License of Korea Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Institute).
Representative Expressions for 4 Preference Tendencies

Modified from Korea Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Institute6), according to the Creative Commons License of Korea Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Institute.
Interpretation for 16 Types

Modified from Korea Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Institute6), according to the Creative Commons License of Korea Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Institute.