Published 2025-09-17
Keywords
- Enneagram, Autobiography, Narrative, Qualitative research, Gestalt therapy.
How to Cite
Copyright (c) 2025 Alessandro Cini, Sara Ballotti, Martina Di Dio, Sara Capriotti, Angela Verardo, Isadora Martino, Federica Minetto, Francesca Natale, Stefano Orlando, Matteo Defraia, Mirko Antonececchi, Nino Geniola, Stefano Roti
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Abstract
The Enneagram model of personality proposes a division into nine distinct types, each characterized by specific passions, motivations, and behaviors; understanding one’s enneatype can foster greater self-awareness and improve relational dynamics. This paper focuses on the analysis of the autobiography of a person who participated in the Seeker After Truth paths. The aim of this study is to highlight recurring and significant elements within the personal narrative, with particular attention to relational vectors, love modalities, and psychic functions typical of the theoretical model of the Enneagram. Data analysis is based on a methodology inspired by the phenomenological-existential approach and Grounded Theory, in order to interpret autobiographical texts and extract recurring aspects, shared sense and meaning. As this is an exploratory study, data collection involves a single autobiography.
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