About our Sorters
Background:
The Harkey-Jourgensen family of Sorters (Early Childhood, Middle Childhood and Adult) are modeled after the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the Keirsey Temperament Sorter. Items are identical to those questionnaires in format, and similar in content but modified for age in the child Sorters. Results are reported as Preferences, Temperaments and Types. These questionnaires were developed in a University setting, using many hundreds of families for the child Sorters and over 350 college students, of a wide range of ages, for the Adult Sorter. Successful items were selected through repeated testing and statistical analysis of results.
Why the term "Sorter"?
It comes from the idea that we are simply sorting things that you already know about yourself or your child into meaningful categories.
What is the age range?
The Early Childhood Sorter is intended for children from 4 to 8 years of age, and the Middle Childhood Sorter is intended for children from 9 to 12 years. Both child sorters are answered by the parent.
- We created the the Adult Sorter especially for use by parents but it is equally valid for any adult.
- The principles behind the questions are the same for all ages, but vary to fit the activities and interests of different age groups.
And?
- Last but not least--they are FREE to all viewers and come with several pages of feedback that is tailored to your specific results. You can choose one to try now, by clicking below.
Early child Sorter (ages 4-8)
Middle Child Sorter (ages 9-12)
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