2026-02-17
What Is a KinType?
KinType is AFYN's mindset archetype layer. Each user is mapped to one of 12 clusters based on response patterns.
What a KinType captures
A KinType combines:
- cognitive style
- emotional regulation tendency
- social orientation
- value expression pattern
It is not a rigid identity label. It is a working model for alignment.
Why KinType matters
KinType makes compatibility explainable:
- users can understand why a match appears
- the system can compare like-with-like tendencies
- output stays interpretable for non-technical users