February 2004 PMID 12185209

Psychological aspects of natural language. use: our words, our selves.

James W Pennebaker, Matthias R Mehl, Kate G Niederhoffer

Mentions

35
Peak: 1 in Feb 2019
across 5 sources since Feb 2019

Extended reach

1,164,573
potential audience

Total likes

32,283

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Feb 2019 – Aug 2022

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions mention the significance of pronouns and word choices in revealing psychological insights, with phrases like 'the secret life of pronouns' and references to Pennebaker’s work reflecting curiosity and recognition of the field's relevance. The tone indicates cautious interest without full endorsement, highlighting a recognition of the article's potential influence but also some ambiguity about its practical applications.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show mixed reactions, with some support for the ideas presented, but also skepticism or neutral attitudes.

InterestModerate interest

Participants generally show some interest, especially when referencing practical implications or examples, but it is not highly enthusiastic.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The conversations include references to specific concepts like pronouns and language analysis, indicating moderate engagement, though not deeply exploratory.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussion hints at the importance of linguistic analysis for understanding psychological states, suggesting a moderate perception of impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The words people choose in everyday conversation can reveal important information about their social and psychological states, and advancements in technology now make it easier to analyze these linguistic patterns quickly and accurately.
  • Several text analysis programs help researchers study the connection between natural word use and aspects like personality, social situations, and mental health, highlighting the significance of linguistic features.
  • Particular attention is given to particles—small parts of speech like pronouns, prepositions, and auxiliary verbs—that act as markers for emotional states, social identity, and cognitive styles, offering valuable psychological insights.

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Nicole Nugent, PhD
@NicoleNugentPhD · X

I often think of Pennebaker’s work, particularly when I’m writing. Optimistic, confident language is powerfully interpreted by the reader AND the writer. https://t.co/lOxGzpU4ri https://t.co/CU6za88zqk

Feb 6, 2019 · 1 like · 6,725 followers View post →
Natalie Shapira
@NatalieShapira · X

@gabayd נכון. authorship attribution יש נקודות השקה והם גם מתבססים על הספרות שצמחה בפסיכולוגיה בפרט של פנבקר שהוא האבא של התחום וזה שגילה על הקשר בין מילות פונקציה למצבים פסיכולוגיים למשל: The secret life of pronouns Psychological Aspects of Natural Language Use: Our Words, Our Selves

Apr 14, 2021 · 1 like · 1,234 followers View post →

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Natalie Shapira
@NatalieShapira · X

@gabayd נכון. authorship attribution יש נקודות השקה והם גם מתבססים על הספרות שצמחה בפסיכולוגיה בפרט של פנבקר שהוא האבא של התחום וזה שגילה על הקשר בין מילות פונקציה למצבים פסיכולוגיים למשל: The secret life of pronouns Psychological Aspects of Natural Language Use: Our Words, Our Selves

Apr 14, 2021 · 1 like · 1,234 followers View post →
Rod
@rodjnaquin · X

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF NATURAL LANGUAGE USE: Our Words, Our Selves James W. Pennebaker, Matthias R. Mehl, and Kate G. Niederhoffer https://t.co/3BFvSqIUNE

Mar 16, 2021 · 3,561 followers View post →
Nicole Nugent, PhD
@NicoleNugentPhD · X

I often think of Pennebaker’s work, particularly when I’m writing. Optimistic, confident language is powerfully interpreted by the reader AND the writer. https://t.co/lOxGzpU4ri https://t.co/CU6za88zqk

Feb 6, 2019 · 1 like · 6,725 followers View post →