Author Interviews, Psychological Science / 14.09.2016
Some Personality Traits Revealed In How You Walk
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Mr Liam Satchell
Research Associate
Department of Psychology
University of Portsmouth, UK
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Most people in general are really interested in trying to understand "body language", how a person behaves may give clues to their psychology. However, psychology has rarely engaged in an empirical investigation of what information about personality may be available in largely automatic movements, such as walking. We brought together techniques from psychology research and sports and exercise science to investigate what features of personality may be available in gait.
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