Graphology

Hand Writing Analysis

Presented By:
Umbreen Gul Abro
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What is Graphology?
Graphology is the study of Handwritings to identify the
characteristics and the motive of the people and it is used in
support of recruitment and selection
Gareth Robert

Graphology, or Handwriting analysis, is the science that

involves examination of characteristics, behavior and stroke
of an individual's handwriting to produce a personality
profile of the writer.
Mariam Webster Dictionary

The study of handwriting, esp. as a clue to character,

aptitudes,

American Heritage Dictionary 4

Brief History
100-1000AD
Chinese Emperors and Courts used graphology to
chose their Priests; Politicians and ambassador
1600
Graphology dates back to the early 1600's Professor
of Philosophy and Medicine Bologna University
Italy
Today is highly useful in Recruitment and Selection
activities

Uses of Graphology
It can help in

Employee selection and promotion

Career guidance
Marriage compatibility
hidden talents and unknown weaknesses
Fraud investigation
Document forgery cases
Suicide notes etc

What Graphology can Identify?

Among many characteristics identify through
handwriting analysis some are:

Ability to work with others

Clarity of thinking
Deductive thinking
Leadership ability
Versatility of ideas
Mental ability and creative writing
Creativity
Dishonesty and hypocrisy
Reliability
Stubbornness

How it works?
Our brain guides our
hand and everything put
on paper is a result of a
two-way circuit between
our brain and the nerve.
Lets see how it can be
observed

Pressure The Writer Uses

Study tells, that the pressure of
handwriting indicates a writers overall
determination. Emotional energy:
Heavy pressure handwriting
Usually highly successful in their career.
A lot of energy/vitality to execute their
plans
Average pressure
Average in terms of success, capable of
handling stressful situations
Light pressure
Poor determination and they generally
avoid tough circumstances.

The Slant
How one interacts with other people
in daily life

Right slant
Little more extrovert nature
Writer loves interacting with other
Friendly and outgoing.

Little to no slant (vertical)

That person is more practical in his
approach
Applies logic to make decisions.
Emotions are not playing a
significant role in life.

Cont:

Left slant
Prefer to sit back
Watch life as it unfolds around them.
Reserved.
Unexpected changes in their
behavior.
Rarely expresses his feelings
Different Slants in one writing
If the handwriting slants in all
different directions.. the writer
may be really stressed.

Size of Letters
The size of the writing, highlights
individual's ability to concentrate.
Large writing
Is an indicator of easily distractible
nature.
Small writings
Means he/she is likely very detail
oriented.

They face no problems while

concentrating on a task.
Normal size

Indicates an
concentrate.

average

ability

to

General Shape of Letters

Circular handwriting
Indicates a highly emotional nature.
Angular handwriting
With sharp points indicates aggressiveness, directness, and
high energy,
Square handwriting
Indicates a real world, practical based approach.

Intuitiveness can be seen in handwriting by the breaks given

between letters.

 Advantages

Limitation

Reliable

Why effects

Time Saving

Causality information (gender,

Cost Efficient
Versatile

religion, race, color, creed, age,

handicap)
Controlled witting
Physical appearance

Thank you for you Patience