Swearing in work chats can indicate psychopathic traits, psychologists say
Psychologists have discovered that an aggressive communication style, harsh tone, and swearing in work or personal messages among colleagues may signal psychopathy. This is important because such toxic behavior negatively affects the workplace atmosphere and might indicate underlying psychological issues.
Source The Conversation
Experts emphasize that toxic communication is abnormal and should be addressed. Besides swearing, another marker of psychopathy is the absence of words related to interpersonal connections, such as the pronoun “we.” This reflects empathy deficits and difficulties in social interactions.
Better recognition of these signs can help foster healthier work environments and prompt timely professional psychological support.
