Handwiting analysis is refered to as Graphology.
Handwriting may also be regarded as "brainwriting".
It is an expression of the whole personality.
Writing is expressive movements and these movements have there meanings and interpretations.
Graphology is the study of handwriting and the connection it has to a persons behavior.
There are three main systems of graphology.
In Holistic Graphology a persons profile is formed on the the basis of Form, Movement and Space.
Integrative Graphology is constructed on the basis that specific stroke formations relate to personality traits.
Symbolic Analysis is based on the analysis of symbols seen in the handwriting.
Every system of graphology has its own vocabulary that makes the meaning those words different.
Graphology has been activley used in compiling profiles for Employment, Business Partnerships and Marital Compatibility.
In Switzerland, approximately 80 percent of large corporations use graphology in their hiring procedures.
Forensic document examination is not Grapholohy as it is only used to determine whether or not a document was written by the person concerned.
History of Graphology:
Most of what we know about Graphology dates back over the last few hundred years.
The first known book about Graphology was published in 1622 by Camillo Baldi, an Italian doctor of medicine and philosophy.
In 1872, Jean Michon published his book on Graphology which became the Authoity on the subject at that time.
Soon, European universities started to offer a Ph.D. or Master's degree in graphology.
With the advancement of psychology as a profession so did the study of Graphology advance.
Conducting a Graphology Analysis:
You will need a sample of spontaneous handwriting written on plain paper using a ballpoint or fountain pen of not less than 12 lines long with a signature.
The age and sex of the writer.
Graphology instruments needed are a magnifying glass, plastic ruler showing millimeters and a protractor for assessing the slant of the writing.
How accurate is Graphology?
A lot depends on the ability of the person doing the Graphology analysis.
As an indicator of personality and behavior, Graphology is around 80-90% accurate.
Direction of Lines
Space Between Words
Space Between Lines
The Margins in Graphology
The Pen in Writing
The Slant
Pressure
Body Image
Graphology Zones
Symmetry
Legibility
Letters
Connection Of Letters
Space Between Letters
Pace Of Writing
Concealing Stroke
Handwriting Analysis Book
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