[How do you make friends in the new semester?] Gentle SNS "GRAVITY" surveys and reveals "Friend-Making Styles" by 16 Personality Types

HiClub Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Yu Furuya), provider of the gentle SNS "GRAVITY" (iOS/Android), conducted a survey on "Friend-Making Styles by 16 Personality Types" in time for the new school term season. Starting a new life in a new school, workplace, or community brings both expectations and anxiety for many people. In this survey, the following items were analyzed by 16 personality types. As a result, it was found that there are clear differences in friend-making styles in new environments depending on the 16 personality types. This survey was conducted among 200 users of the SNS "GRAVITY". The gender ratio was about 71% female, 21% male, and 8% other, with responses obtained from a wide range of age groups centering on the younger generation in their teens to 30s. By analyzing according to the 16 personality types, differences in tendencies of making friends and building relationships in new environments such as the new school term became clear. Number of respondents: 200 Gender: 142 females, 42 males, 16 others ■ Survey Result Summary [Stress] Introverts tend to feel stress in new environments easily and consult a small number of people. [Distance] Extroverts tend to open up quickly, while introverts take time to build relationships. [Making friends] Friend-making in a new life was divided into three types: "proactive," "observant," and "natural." 1. 16 Personality Types Prone to Stress in New Environments In response to the question, "Do you feel stress in a new environment?", differences were seen in how changes in the environment were perceived depending on the 16 personality types. In particular, introvert types such as INFP, INFJ, and ISFP tended to easily feel stress regarding new human relationships and environmental changes. On the other hand, extrovert types such as ENFP and ESTP responded that they view new encounters and environments positively. Regarding who they consult when they feel stressed, many responded that they consult a small number of trusted people such as family and close friends. INFP/INFJ -> Consult family and close friends INTP/INTJ -> Resolve by themselves without consulting anyone ENFP/ESFP -> Casually consult friends and acquaintances