Enneagram and Science

Enneagram and Science

We believe that the Enneagram is more than just a personal development tool; it is an important area of research within psychology and related scientific disciplines. The Enneagram’s deep structure and its capacity to explain human behavior offer a rich foundation for scientific inquiry.

Our Scientific Approach:

Our association adopts the principles of rigor, objectivity, and verifiability in Enneagram-related research. In this context:

• Empirical Research: We conduct and support both quantitative and qualitative studies examining the psychometric validity, reliability, and contextual applications of Enneagram types. These studies may include surveys, experimental designs, case analyses, and neuroscientific approaches.

• Theoretical Development: We work on integrating and comparing Enneagram theory with existing psychological models (e.g., the Five-Factor Personality Model, Jungian archetypes, principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).

• Ethical Standards: We are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in Enneagram research and practice. Confidentiality, informed consent, and careful evaluation of the potential impacts of research are among our core principles.

• International Collaboration: We collaborate with universities, research centers, and independent researchers around the world to contribute to the global body of knowledge in the field of Enneagram science.

• Publication and Dissemination: We publish articles in peer-reviewed journals, present at scientific conferences, and share our research findings with the public to make Enneagram science more accessible.

Our goal is to support the Enneagram’s unique potential to understand human nature through scientific evidence and to promote its effective use in fields such as psychology, education, leadership, and therapy. At the intersection of Enneagram and science, we aim to pioneer new discoveries that illuminate the path of human development.