ISFJ: The Protector
The ISFJ is the individual who volunteers when help is needed. They give from their heart. ISFJs are known to need to be needed, and some say ISFJs need this more than any other type.
ISFJs are practical people. They are also very caring people. ISFJs also tend to worry sometimes about what people think. ISFJs follow the traditional gender roles of their society. The ISFJ will typically be embarrassed when those close to them behave in a way which the ISFJs perceive to be less than standard among societal norms. The ISFJ finds “fitting in” to be very important.
ISFJs can appear to be very submissive, and sometimes passive, people. The ISFJ can base their self-esteem excessively on whether they please those around them. The ISFJ is usually the first to volunteer to give whatever aid they possibly can when joining a new group of people, and will continue to do so well into belonging to a social group. However, once the ISFJ feels they belong their volunteerism may settle down… a little.
The ISFJ sees the world from a perspective of their memories. They base many decisions on the information stored internally, and while some may argue this will be limited data, the ISFJ usually finds themselves comfortable and in good standing in the social strata.
The ISFJ may work their entire life seeking safety and security- for themselves and those around them. The ISFJ typcially is friendly to all whom they meet. They seek providing for the general well-being of humankind. ISFJs are steady, stable, and trustworthy. They are those family members and friends you know you can count on and know they care about you.
ISFJs can have a lot of health problems, usually because they work so hard and long for those they love to the point of neglecting their own health. ISFJs are incredibly devoted to serving others. The ISFJ does not like to “toot their own horn” and often their good deeds and hard work ethic go unnoticed as a result. The ISFJ often finds themselves doing the tasks that noone else wants to do “because they need to be done,” and often harbor secret resentment for this fact. They do not provide others with the opportunity to praise them for their efforts but do enjoy praise. They do not typically enjoy the limelight but are happy to raise to any occasion which they have been assigned to, whether its a managerial position or a part in a play. ISFJs love receiving attention, but typically find themselves giving much more attention than they receive.
References: TypeLogic, Personal Experiences with and Knowledge of ISFJs