JOURNAL ARTICLE

Studies from Pwani University Describe New Findings in Personality Psychology (Swahili personality-trait vocabulary: A psycho-lexical study using dictionary and day-to-day conversations by indigenous speakers).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2024. P. 463 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

A study conducted at Pwani University focused on the Swahili language and its vocabulary related to personality traits. The researchers used a psycho-lexical approach, analyzing a Swahili dictionary and free descriptions to identify trait terms. The study found that the Swahili trait vocabulary consists of 1,338 terms, with nouns being the most common (55%), followed by verbs (41%) and adjectives (4%). This research provides valuable insights into the language and culture of the Swahili-speaking community in Eastern Africa. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2024/09, p463
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Language and Linguistics
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:179752092
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