Psychology Of Handwriting

At a very young age children are taught to write and create their handwiting. But as a child grows older the handwriting also changes. Handwriting and handwriting analysis is an effective and reliable indicator of personality and behaviour which is used to interpret personality.

Handwriting is unique and individual. But there are around 300 features that can give valuable inpormation about a writer. Some basics are these features:

• Slant. Right slant indicates a response to communication. If the handwriting is generally upright, this indicates independence. A left slant shows emotion and reserve.

• Size. Large size can mean extravert and outgoing, or it can mean that the writer puts on an act of confidence, although this behaviour might not be exhibited to strangers. Small size can, logically, mean the opposite. If the writing is small and delicate, the writer is unlikely to be a good communicator with anyone other than those on their own particular wavelength. These people do not generally find it easy to break new ground socially.

• Pressure. Heavy pressure indicates commitment and taking things seriously, but if the pressure is excessively heavy, that writer gets very uptight at times and can react quickly to what they might see as criticism, even though none may have been intended. These writers react first and ask questions afterwards. Light pressure shows sensitivity to atmosphere and empathy to people, but can also, if the pressure is uneven, show lack of vitality.

• Word spacing. Wide spaces between words are saying - 'give me breathing space'. Narrow spaces between words indicate a wish to be with others, but such writers may also crowd people and be intrusive, notably if the writing lacks finesse.

• Angle. Angled middle zone is the analytical style, the sharp points, rather than curves, give the impression of probing. The angle writer, is better employing talents at work and for business or project purposes, rather than nurturing.

• Thread. These writers are mentally alert and adaptable, but can also be elusive and lack patience.

• Wavyline. Wavyline handwriting is usually written by people who are mentally mature and skilful. It shows that they can call on a variety of responses, to suit the occasion and indicates good coping mechanisms. They are adaptable and resourceful.

All in all, handwriting can provide useful information about a writer. The interpretation of handwriting can be used in understanding personality and behaviour. Also it is a useful tool for many organizational processes, such as team building, counseling, and career-planning.

References:

http://www.businessballs.com/graphologyhandwritinganalysis.htm

http://www.archive.org/details/graphologypsycho00downuoft