A Socionics Assessment that Visualizes Personality and Compatibility

Socionics (the study of social personality) is a scientific theory that analyzes and predicts patterns of behavior and compatibility in individuals, teams, and society, based on the structure of human personality and the laws of interpersonal interaction.

By applying this framework, you can unlock new possibilities in every sphere of human relationships — from building optimal teams and making effective personnel placements in business, to understanding compatibility in partnerships and friendships in private life.

Socionics focuses on the “chemical reactions” — or compatibility — between your own personality type and those of others. This makes it possible to clarify the reasons behind communication styles, conflicts, and their solutions across all contexts: companies, families, romantic relationships, and communities of interest.

Above all, Socionics helps you to gain a deep understanding of yourself while learning to view others with objectivity and empathy. Cherishing your own individuality (subjectivity) while cultivating consideration for others (objectivity) becomes a decisive advantage in every stage of life.

— A New Perspective on the Science of Human Relationships —
Socionics has developed as a theoretical framework that explains the structure of the human psyche and the laws of information exchange in society. By doing so, it provides a method for analyzing and predicting patterns of thought and behavior across all levels of human interaction: from individuals (persons) to groups (teams), and even to society as a whole (organizations, nations).

Its origins lie in the work of Aušra Augustinavičiūtė, a Lithuanian philosopher and economist. Drawing inspiration from Jungian psychology, she constructed a systematic theory of human information processing, giving birth to Socionics in Soviet-era Lithuania.

This theory can be applied broadly — to family dynamics, friendships, team collaboration, managerial decision-making, and even national policy tendencies. For example, by identifying the information-processing patterns of executives, one can visualize organizational decision-making processes; similarly, the political maneuvering between nations can be analyzed through the lens of typology.

Today, Socionics is taught at over 200 universities in Russia and Eastern Europe, and more than 900 academic papers have been published on the subject. Researchers include sociologists, neurophysiologists, mathematicians, and other specialists, making Socionics an evolving and truly interdisciplinary theory.

Both Socionics and the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) are derived from Jungian typology, yet they differ fundamentally in their theoretical structure, diagnostic precision, and scope of application.

MBTI has primarily developed as a framework for understanding an individual’s personality tendencies from a static perspective. It is widely used for self-understanding and corporate aptitude testing. However, its analysis of interpersonal dynamics — such as how relationships evolve through the exchange of information and how personality may shift in different relational contexts — is more limited.

By contrast, Socionics incorporates insights from Sigmund Freud’s structural model of the psyche and Antoni Kępiński’s theory of “information metabolism.” It builds a detailed model of both internal information processing structures and patterns of information exchange in human relationships. While it also recognizes 16 personality types (expanded to 32 in our Association’s framework), it defines how information is received, transformed, and expressed, allowing type relations to be seen as predictable patterns of interaction.


Moreover, in Russia and Eastern Europe, Socionics has continued to develop independently after MBTI, with contributions from researchers such as Dr. Talanov, leading to models like Model T, as well as more complex frameworks including SHGS and the Reinin dichotomies. Socionics is therefore not merely a typology of classification, but a theory that addresses deeper questions such as “Why does a person react this way?” and “With whom — and in what manner — can harmony be achieved?”

For those who have taken the first step of self-discovery through MBTI, Socionics offers the next stage: a practical framework for understanding relationships, social role adaptation, and the quality of information exchange within teams.

The J Socion was established to spread the “system of relationships” worldwide and to contribute to the realization of a better society.
In this endeavor, we have studied and organized a wide range of Socionics theories — beginning with the classical Model A proposed by Aušra Augustinavičiūtė, as well as later developments such as Sign Theory and the Theory of Dimensionality of Functions, and including Model T, introduced by Dr. Viktor Talanov.

Building upon these foundations, we have developed a new model of the psyche, Model K, which allows for a more precise understanding of individual qualities and the structures of human relationships.

Key Features of Model K
• Introduces the concepts of Question type (Q) and Declarative type (D), expanding the classification to 32 types.
• Each type consists of 82 mental functions, arranged into 8 psychological blocks.
• The system of intertype relations has expanded to 32 distinct kinds, while the quadra structure has differentiated into 8 distinct societal roles.
• Enables simulation of changes in function strength and type adaptation in the presence of others.
• Allows measurement of the influence of groups (three or more individuals) on one’s psychological functions.
• Provides explanations of mask types (alternative behavioral patterns) and the development of the ego across age stages.

These interwoven elements form the mechanisms of an individual’s information metabolism, manifesting as patterns of thought and distinctive personality traits.

Model K represents a next-generation Socionics framework, capturing personality from both the perspective of individual self-understanding and interpersonal dynamics. It offers practical applications in organizations, education, counseling, and society at large. Our aim is to implement this theory in real-world contexts and contribute to the qualitative improvement of human relationships.

In Model K, interpersonal relationships are examined with greater precision by inheriting the neurophysiological perspective of Model T. Here, the compatibility and strength of functions are crucial factors: the presence of another person may activate or suppress specific functions within oneself, and this determines the quality of the relationship. In other words, one’s inner state dynamically shifts depending on interaction with a particular partner.

Moreover, whether this changed state feels “comfortable” is not simply a matter of functional strength or frequency of use, but depends on whether those functions belong to a person’s valued functions.

This distinction directly underlies the intuitive sense often expressed as:
• “We share the same values.”
• “I can be myself around this person.”
• “Being with them feels exhausting.”
Additionally, Model K highlights the concept of the “mask” (social persona), which people acquire in the process of adapting to society. This phenomenon is closely related to ego development, reflecting how one’s mask is shaped through age and experience. Within the framework of Model K, it is possible to trace which types are prone to adopting which masks, under what circumstances, and why.

— Expanding Possibilities for Individuals, Organizations, and Society —

The applications of Socionics extend far beyond education and career development. Its potential lies in fostering harmony and strategic growth within corporate organizations and social groups alike.

In particular, Socionics offers powerful models for personnel allocation and project team design, such as the Quadra Theory and the Rings of Social Progress.

• Quadra Theory categorizes people into four groups based on shared values and information-processing styles. By applying this model, organizations can design teams that avoid value conflicts and foster natural cooperation.

• The Rings of Social Progress reveal the chain-like dynamics of growth and influence between types. They make it possible to predict who stimulates whom, how teams evolve, and which types are likely to generate breakthroughs. This provides a theoretical foundation for strategic team placement.

Through such a deep understanding of personality structures, Socionics reduces miscommunication, enables strength-based placement, and promotes the building of highly cooperative organizations.

Moreover, by applying insights into individual and group typologies to marketing strategies and predictive analysis, organizations can achieve more resilient decision-making and people-centered management.

Looking ahead, the future of sustainable growth in organizations and society will depend not only on material data, but also on information design that incorporates human cognition and value structures.