Research & Publications
Holmes, Sarah E. “A
Neuropsychological Investigation into the Validity of
Handwriting Analysis,” Boston University Department
of Psychology. 
Abstract
This study is an investigation into the validity of handwriting analysis. Proponents of graphology maintain that personality traits are manifested in fine motor expression (i.e., handwriting) and this study seeks to explore the relationship between personality, cognitive functioning and handwriting. Currently, the research on handwriting as a tool for personality assessment offers mixed results, some studies support the notion that it is a valid and reliable measure of character while others claim that it lacks scientific merit and that the accuracy of the graphological evaluations is no better than chance. Despite differing opinions in the scientific community, handwriting examiners advise individual, legal and corporate clients across the country. Individuals retain their services for self-knowledge, relationship and vocational guidance, attorneys hire them as Jury & Trial Consultants, and human resource departments hire them to assist in the selection of personnel.
Holmes, Ruth E. and Sarah Holmes. “Attorney Trial Advantage: Jury Consultants Using Handwriting in and out of the Courtroom,” as appeared in Ohio Trial magazine (Spring 1999).
The most common use of handwriting examiners in the legal system is authenticating signatures and determining the identity of writers in cases of forgeries, fraud, embezzlement and anonymous letters.
Holmes, Ruth E. “Graphological
Typology for Visionaries,” Journal of the
American Society of Professional Graphologists (1995/1996).
Abstract
The handwriting of approximately 100 visionary leaders in such fields as business, science, education, art, politics and film was analyzed and categorized. Four distinct types of creativity emerged:(1) Conforming-Creative
(2) Compensated-Conflicted
(3) Productive-Versatile, and
(4) EmpoweredCommon traits and distinct differences among all these individuals were assessed.
