APS
31st APS Annual Convention · 2019
Linguistic Characteristics of Truth-Tellers Vs. Liars
- Kethera Fogler
James Madison University - Kathryn Hogan
James Madison University - Stephanie Mangan
James Madison University - Branden Benza
James Madison University - JoAnne Brewster
James Madison University - Michael Stoloff
James Madison University - Jon Cromer
Virginia State Police
Abstract
Existing procedures for detecting deception include linguistic analysis of written statements. According to content analysis research, linguistic characteristics differ between truth-tellers and liars. We investigated linguistic characteristics (e.g., length of narrative, use of pronouns) of participants who were assigned to tell the truth or tell a lie.
Forensic/Criminal Justice