The Role of Graphology in Identifying Personality Traits of Hell in Saudi Youth Inmates
Abstract
This paper investigates the possibility of using graphology to identify “hell traits” among young detainees locked up within the remand centre of Hail City, Saudi Arabia. A qualitative design was employed, involving interviews with participants and the collection of handwriting specimens. The study surveyed 15 detainees over the age of 18 who agreed to participate. Ethics approval was obtained by the Research Ethics Committee of the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) (Approval Number: USM/JEPeM/21110758). Data were analysed by combining content analysis with handwriting analysis. The handwriting test made use of amplification equipment to analyze a range of traits, such as word and line spacings, page margins, alignment, pen pressure, pen tilt or incline, letter size and positioning, movement characteristics, and directional leanings.
The results unveiled the existence of “hell traits” in the handwritten responses. Such traits were behaviourally predictive, specifically predicting negative dispositions that potentially lead individuals toward impulsive behaviour or crime.
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