James W. Pennebaker
Born in 1950
homepage.psy.utexas.edu
Psychology
James W. Pennebaker is an American social psychologist and professor at the University of Texas at Austin.
His research centers on the connection between language use, health, and social behavior.
Pennebaker is particularly interested in how everyday language reflects personality and social processes.
He is a member of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers and holds the position of Centennial Liberal Arts Professor of Psychology.
Pennebaker's work has contributed significantly to understanding the therapeutic benefits of expressive writing and the psychological insights that can be gleaned from analyzing natural language patterns.
