Author Interviews, Psychological Science / 14.09.2016

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. (more…)