The Enneagram and the College Student: Empirical Insight, Legitimacy, and Practice

The Enneagram is an internationally used personality tool that many find effective for personal transformation and spiritual development. In recent years, the Enneagram has experienced a surge of popularity and use in the United States. Although research on its effectiveness is underway in the U.S.,...

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Authors: Huffman, Levi (Author) ; Lefdahl-Davis, Erin M. (Author) ; Alayan, Allie (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2022
In: Christian higher education
Year: 2022, Volume: 21, Issue: 3, Pages: 214-232
IxTheo Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
CB Christian life; spirituality
FB Theological education
KBQ North America
ZD Psychology
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Summary:The Enneagram is an internationally used personality tool that many find effective for personal transformation and spiritual development. In recent years, the Enneagram has experienced a surge of popularity and use in the United States. Although research on its effectiveness is underway in the U.S., most is conducted in other countries. Additionally, limited research focuses on the impact of the Enneagram among college students, especially traditional-aged, undergraduate populations at faith-based institutions. This qualitative pilot study assessed the impact of the Enneagram on college students by examining their understanding of Enneagram type and identifying connections to personal growth, interpersonal dynamics, and spiritual development. Participants reported several overlapping themes of impact and change within their psychological and spiritual development. Students also reported significance in using their Enneagram number for personal and relational growth with elements of deeper self-actualization and holistic development.
ISSN:1539-4107
Contains:Enthalten in: Christian higher education
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/15363759.2021.1929566