WHAT IS A GRAPHOLOGIST OR GRAPHOANALYST?
Graphology is defined as a detailed study of handwriting to reveal the character or personality traits of a writer. First practiced in Europe,6 graphology is typically used in pre-employment investigations, self-improvement, personal relationships, and by attorneys in jury selection. To many skeptics, the art of graphoanalysis is akin to astrology.7 The techniques developed by Milton Bunker in the early 1900’s are called graphoanalysis. Based on Bunker’s theories, graphoanalysts are trained in standardized methods of: (1) identification of writing strokes; (2) relating writing strokes to a specific personality trait; (3) determining the relative strength of the interrelated traits.8 Examples of graphology theories are that back slanted writers have introverted personalities and writers with heavy writing pressure are forceful, dynamic and productive individuals. The International Graphoanalysis Society (IGA), the largest organization of handwriting analysts in the world, cautions membe
