Socionics Clubs

Clubs is a small groups of four types that share the same two traits on the intuition / sensing and logic / ethics dichotomies. They are also often called "occupational attitudes." Augusta and Reinin were the first to apply this concept. There are four clubs in the socion:

  1. Humanitarians: intuitive and ethical (NF), or IEE, IEI, EIE, and EII.
  2. Socials: sensing and ethical (SF), or SEE, SEI, ESE, and ESI.
  3. Pragmatists: sensing and logical (ST), or SLE, SLI, LSE, and LSI.
  4. Researchers: intuitive and logical (NT), or ILE, ILI, LIE, and LII.

The same four relations exist between the types of any club: identity, mirror, extinguishment/contrary, and quasi-identity.

Clubs are often a common nucleus of spontaneous social interaction (as opposed to "non-spontaneous" as in work, study etc) in modern western societies, and therefore a very common point of formation for social groups, more so than quadras since spontaneous social interaction with new acquaintances tends to be based on common activities and interests if not based on extension of one's close social circle, where quadras are more relevant.

That leads to club-based groups, however, are merely the common interests and activities; the clubs tend to cease to function as any unit as soon as the interactions between their members move beyond those common interests and activities, when the quadra interactions will naturally take over. Within the same quadra, Mirrors and Identicals belong to the same club. This explains the high percentage of Mirror couples.

The researchers club consists of the following four socionics types: ILE, LII, LIE, and ILI. Researchers are defined as having both Logic and Intuition information elements in their Ego and Id functions; i.e., all researchers are strong in Ti, Ne, Te and Ni.

Group Behavior

When a group consists of people of this club, but without either of the two quadras having greater presence, its members tend to limit their interactions to the exchange of ideas in their common areas of interests, with little focus on the interchange of personal experiences regarding relationships, or physical activities besides perhaps walks with ongoing discussions. Typical examples of this club are enthusiasts of science fiction, role-play games, groups of political discussions, and the like.

This kind of group behavior, though, in terms of seeing a club as any kind of unit, is visible only as long as the group is held together by, and focuses on, discussions and activities of their common interests. Longer and deeper interactions make such a club visibly "split" into the two quadras, Alpha and Gamma.

Quadra Differences

Due to the divide in valued information elements between the Alpha and Gamma researchers, the researcher club can be further divided and described by quadra. These contrasting characteristics are maintained by club members of each quadra even when interacting with members of the opposing quadra, and despite the fact that all the members may be focused on the same goal, interest, etc. If a group's members are predominantly from one quadra (i.e., there is a lopsided quadra representation in the club), then these contrasting characteristics will rise in importance for the group as a whole.

Alpha Researchers

In contrast to Gamma researchers, Alpha researchers tend to focus on what could be. Alpha theoretical constructs tend to be horizontal and relatively more empirically and temporally agnostic than their Gamma counterparts. Rather, their ideas are often based on personalized principals and reasoning, which can lead to incredible ideas that may appear outsides the bounds of reality.

Gamma Researchers

In contrast to Alpha researchers, Gamma researchers tend to focus on what should be or what will be. Gamma theoretical constructs tend to be more vertical and relatively more empirically and temporally bound than their Alpha counterparts. Gamma researchers tend to work more within the bounds of "what is" and thus they can be perceived as more constrained in their reasoning and conclusions.

Perception of other Clubs

These perceptions are visible only as long as the other groups are seen exclusively through the prism of their activities and interests as a group; closer interaction makes such perceptions quickly be overruled by the relevant quadra perceptions.

Socials

Researchers are inclined to perceive Socials as essentially empty-headed and boring in their interests, but also to regard them with some jealousy due to their usual greater facility for social interaction and forming relationships, also romantic ones.

Pragmatists

Researchers are inclined to perceive Pragmatists as narrow-minded and somewhat uninteresting, but also as intimidating due to their perceived greater mechanical and physical skills.

Humanitarians

Researchers are inclined to see Humanitarians sympathetically and as essentially non-threatening, but also with a sense of bewilderment as to their motivations.

The socials club consists of the following four socionics types: ESE, SEI, SEE, and ESI. Socials are defined as having both Ethics and Sensing information elements in their Ego and Id functions; i.e., all socials are strong in Fe, Si, Fi, and Se.

Group behavior

When a group consists of members of this club, but without either of the two quadras having greater weight, its interactions are likely to be based on enjoying conversations over their families and personal relationships, artistic and sensorial interests such as cooking, gossip, and group social activities such as parties, dancing, travels and sportive activities. It's the stereotypical "women's group", although obviously such clubs formed only of men also exist, with common activities and interests usually focused around sports or, depending on the age structure, partying, clubbing and the like. This kind of group behavior, though, in terms of seeing a club as any kind of unit, is visible only as long as the group is held together by, and focuses on, discussions and activities of their common interests. Longer and deeper interactions make such a club visibly "split" into the two quadras, Alpha and Gamma.

Quadra Differences

Due to the divide in valued information elements between the Alpha and Gamma socials, the club can be further divided and described by quadra. These contrasting characteristics are maintained by club members of each quadra even when interacting with members of the opposing quadra, and despite the fact that all the members may be focused on the same goal, interest, etc. If a group's members are predominantly from one quadra (i.e., there is a lopsided quadra representation in the club), then these contrasting characteristics will rise in importance for the group as a whole.

Alpha Socials

  • Attenuated to the emotional atmosphere of the group;
  • Effort directed at effecting change in group's emotional state;
  • May avoid voicing principals and beliefs to maintain harmony;

Gamma Socials

  • Attenuated to the psychological distances between members in the group;
  • Prioritizes discussing own principals and beliefs
  • Maintaining positive atmosphere/group harmony is of secondary importance to goals/principals.

Perception of other clubs

These perceptions are visible only as long as the other groups are seen exclusively through the prism of their activities and interests as a group; closer interaction makes such perceptions quickly be overruled by the relevant quadra perceptions.

Researchers

Socials are inclined to regard Researchers with either a sort of pity, thinking that Researchers "need to get out more and be more friendly", or admiration for their perceived knowledge in many areas.

Pragmatists

Socials are inclined to enjoy Pragmatists' company in social activities and appreciate their practical skills but also to see them as too abrasive or cold.

Humanitarians

Socials are inclined to regard Humanitarians as idealistic people but "dreaming too much" and not very practical.

The pragmatists club consists of the following four socionics types: LSI, SLE, LSE, and SLI. Pragmatists are defined as having both Logic and Sensing information elements in their Ego and Id functions; i.e., pragmatists are strong in Te, Si, Ti, and Se.

Group behavior

When a group consists of members of this club, but without either of the two quadras having greater weight, its interactions are likely to be based on sports activities or discussion of, or cooperation in, projects related to manual work and engineering. Very typical examples of groups formed mainly of members of this club are groups of car enthusiasts where actively repairing and refurbishing them with their own hands is a key component of their activities.

This kind of group behavior, though, in terms of seeing a club as any kind of unit, is visible only as long as the group is held together by, and focuses on, discussions and activities of their common interests. Longer and deeper interactions make such a club visibly "split" into the two quadras, Beta and Delta.

Quadra Differences

Due to a divide in valued information elements between the Beta and Delta pragmatists, the club can be further divided and described by quadra.

Beta Pragmatists

Delta Pragmatists

Perception of other clubs

These perceptions are visible only as long as the other groups are seen exclusively through the prism of their activities and interests as a group; closer interaction makes such perceptions quickly be overruled by the relevant quadra perceptions.

Researchers

Pragmatists are inclined to regard Researchers with a mix of contempt and respectful wariness: they see Researchers as useless in anything involving "real work" or facing "the real world" but are often baffled when Researchers demonstrate insight and knowledge.

Socials

Pragmatists are inclined to perceive Socials as fun company but a bit lightweight.

Humanitarians

Pragmatists are inclined to see Humanitarians as either totally puzzling in their ideas and beliefs or intimidatingly worthy of admiration for the same reason.

The humanitarians club consists of the following four socionics types: EIE, IEI, EII, and IEE. Humanitarians are defined as having both Ethics and Intuition information elements in their Ego and Id functions; i.e., all humanitarians are strong in Fe, Ni, Fi and Ne.

Group behavior

When a group consists of members of this club, but without either of the two quadras having greater weight, its interactions are likely to be formed around common spiritual, philosophical, artistic, literary or humanitarian interests. Very typical and common examples of such clubs are religious discussion groups, humanitarian and charity organizations such as NGOs, groups of literary and musical activities.

This kind of group behavior, though, in terms of seeing a club as any kind of unit, is visible only as long as the group is held together by, and focuses on, discussions and activities of their common interests. Longer and deeper interactions make such a club visibly "split" into the two quadras, Beta and Delta.

Quadra Differences

Due to the divide in valued information elements between the Beta and Gamma humanitarians, the club can be further divided and described by quadra. These contrasting characteristics are maintained by club members of each quadra even when interacting with members of the opposing quadra, and despite the fact that all the members may be focused on the same goal, interest, etc. If a group's members are predominantly from one quadra (i.e., there is a lopsided quadra representation in the club), then these contrasting characteristics will rise in importance for the group as a whole.

Beta Humanitarians

Delta Humanitarians

Perception of other clubs

These perceptions are visible only as long as the other groups are seen exclusively through the prism of their activities and interests as a group; closer interaction makes such perceptions quickly be overruled by the relevant quadra perceptions.

Researchers

Humanitarians are inclined to regard Researchers with sympathy and admiration for their intellectual pursuits but with some puzzlement at their apparent "lack of interest in people".

Socials

Humanitarians are inclined to perceive Socials as pleasant company but a bit too shallow in their interests and pursuits.

Pragmatists

Humanitarians are inclined to see Pragmatists as either somewhat obnoxious and cold or as refreshingly helpful and skilled in practical matters.

Clubs
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Romance Styles
Subtypes
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Model A
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Intertype Relationships
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