Graphology is the scientific study of handwriting, focusing on the analysis of penmanship to understand an individual’s personality, emotions, and psychological state. Unlike traditional handwriting analysis, graphology delves deeper, interpreting the subconscious mind through various handwriting traits. At the Institute of Graphology, Kolkata, we are proud to be led by Dr. Rupa Talukdar, a distinguished academic, psychologist, and graphologist with a long-standing commitment to integrating handwriting analysis into scientific and educational research. Over the years, Dr. Talukdar has mentored numerous research scholars, guiding them in using graphology as a valid psychodiagnostic and behavioral tool across various disciplines including psychology, education, human development, and personality studies. Below are selected highlights of research projects supervised or co-supervised by Dr. Rupa Talukdar, demonstrating her pivotal role in advancing graphology as an interdisciplinary research subject.
1. “A Comparative Study of Personality Traits Using Graphology and MBTI Among Young Adults” Institution: University of Calcutta – Department of Psychology Objective: To investigate the correlation between handwriting traits and MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) personality types in college students. Key Finding: The study showed significant consistency between graphologically inferred traits and MBTI results, highlighting graphology as a quick, non-intrusive personality mapping tool.
2. “Handwriting Analysis as a Supportive Tool in Academic Counseling for Adolescents” Institution: West Bengal State University – Department of Education Objective: To examine how handwriting traits relate to academic anxiety, confidence levels, and learning styles among high school students. Contribution: The research demonstrated the utility of graphology in identifying students at risk of performance-related stress and guided educators toward personalized interventions.
3. “The Impact of Graphotherapy on Self-Esteem and Emotional Regulation in Late Adolescents” Conducted at: Institute of Graphology, Kolkata Participants: Students aged 17–21 Scope: To evaluate whether deliberate changes in handwriting (graphotherapy) could improve self-esteem, focus, and emotional control. Outcome: Over 80% of participants reported measurable positive changes after a 6-week graphotherapy intervention, supporting its application in counseling and youth development.