James W. Pennebaker

James W. Pennebaker (born March 2, 1950) is an American social psychologist. He is the Centennial Liberal Arts Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and a member of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers. His research focuses on the relationship between natural language use, health, and social behavior, most recently "how everyday language reflects basic social and personality processes".

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James W. Pennebaker
Birth dateMarch 02, 1950
Birth place
Midland Texas
Nationality
United States
Known for
Writing therapy

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