About WSS
Welcome to the World Socionics Society – the global hub for the study, application, and advancement of Socionics.
Founded to unite a growing international community of Socionics enthusiasts, practitioners, and researchers, WSS exists to bring clarity, depth, and scientific rigour to this powerful typological framework. Whether you're a newcomer curious about personality theory or a seasoned expert seeking a more structured, evidence-based approach to Socionics, you're in the right place.
Our Mission
The WSS was established with a clear purpose:
- To promote a unified, accessible approach to Socionics, where the theory is grounded in the 'classical' canon, and the methodologies for assessing type are based on scientific practice.
- To provide high-quality resources, training, and certification to individuals and organisations interested in understanding and applying Socionics, both personally and professionally.
- To create a welcoming, intellectually honest community where ideas are exchanged freely, and the theory can be further improved through research and collaboration.
What is Socionics?
Socionics is a theory of personality type that builds on the work of Carl Jung and Antoni Kępiński. Initially created by Lithuanian psychologist, Aušra Augustinavičiūtė, it is superficially similar to the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), but much more complex and powerful under the hood. By modelling how individuals process information, prioritise their motivations, and interact with others, Socionics enables deep insights into personal development, relationship compatibility, team dynamics, and much more. For more information on how Socionics surpasses the limits of the MBTI, click the button below:
Eight Elements:
Pragmatism (Te), Emotions (Fe).
Eight Functions:
Leading (1), Creative (2),
Vulnerable (4), Role (3)
Mobilising (6), Suggestive (5),
Ignoring (7), Demonstrative (8).
Sixteen Types:
What Makes the WSS Different?
WSS was founded to address long-standing issues in the field: fragmentation, inconsistent terminology, and a lack of scientific methodology. That’s why we:
- Put theory into practice to bridge relationships, strengthen teams, and deepen self-understanding for personal growth.
- Publish typologies of historical and contemporary figures with rigorous rationale and documented evidence.
- Train and certify analysts through a comprehensive course and accreditation process.
- Host regular online discussions and videos, ranging from interviews to explainers to debates
We are committed to bringing out the best of the theory, developing its applications, and setting a standard of good practice.
Our Founder
Jack Aaron, MSc, is the founder of the World Socionics Society. With a background in psychology and philosophy, Jack created WSS to unlock the full potential of Socionics, raise its profile, and challenge pseudoscientific practices within the field.
He continues to oversee the Society's public content, research direction, and certification standards, bringing a modern, global perspective to a theory that is often overlooked or misunderstood in the English-speaking world.
Join Us
Whether you're here to understand yourself, improve your relationships, or contribute to the growing field of Socionics, we invite you to explore our work. Take the course, read some articles, or follow us on social media,
Together, we are building a world where personality is understood, not just labelled.
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