James W. Pennebaker
American psychology professor and language analyst · United States · On the map · Academics · Born 1950 · age 76
James Whiting Pennebaker is an American social psychologist. He is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and a member of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers.
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His research focuses on the relationship between natural language use, health, and social behavior, most recently "how everyday language reflects basic social and personality processes". He was elected a Member of the National Academy of Sciences in 2025.
