Where do graphologists work?

The employers of graphologists include: Law enforcement agencies. Law firms. Large corporations.

How is graphology used today?

It has been used to assess child development, give career advice, and even to provide psychological analysis (Schofield). Today a major and problematic use of graphology is to determine which job applicant corporation managers should hire. Graphology is not accepted as a real science because of the evidence against it.

Does US use graphology test?

‘Graphology is the art or science of deducing personality descriptions or behaviour predictions from a sample of an individual’s handwriting’ Clark, (1993). In the USA and U.K. Graphology, used as a selection method, is hardly used, contrary to prevalent references (Dean, 1992; Neter & Ben-Shakhar, 1989).

When was graphology first used?

In 1897, the term “graphology” was coined by Abb Jean-Hippolyte Michon in Paris by combining two Greek words graphe in, to write and logos, science.

Why was graphology thought useful in selecting new employees?

Graphology can help prospective employers have a comprehensive personality profile of the candidate that cannot be found by using other methods. The company can find out potentially negative traits that will be detrimental in the long run. Even after the hiring process, graphology can still be useful.

Why is it important to study handwriting identification?

Identification of handwriting assumes great importance in courts of law when the authenticity of signature is contested. Even when the handwriting itself is not to be doubted, the conditions under which it was written sometimes become of great moment.

How can learning graphology help in writing?

Learning Graphology can help in more than many ways. Basically, it is personality assessment through handwriting. It gives a complete SWOT Analysis, outlining the writer’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.

Is graphology a science or an art?

Graphology is considered both as a Science and as an Art. It is a Science because it helps measure the Structure and Movement of the written form – such as Slant, Angles, Spacing, Pressure and much more. It is an Art because it takes into account the whole context of the Writing – i.e. the ‘Gestalt’ of the writing as a whole.

What does a graphologist look for in handwriting?

A graphologist looks at the slant, angle, spacing and pressure of the handwriting in order to assess the writer’s personality with precision. Generally, in the first meeting, chances are you get swayed or influenced by appearances. Have you always been right?

Why do people study handwriting?

People study handwriting for various reasons. For example, the science of criminology offers courses of study which entitle one to be licensed as a handwriting expert. Testimony of the handwriting expert is admissible in a court of law for purposes of establishing identification or validity of a particular document.