Forbes June 24, 2024
A review paper published this month in Frontiers In Psychology unearthed the various reasons why swearing, often considered inappropriate and a bad habit, can be a helpful psychological coping tool. While commonly associated with anger and aggression, swearing can instead play a positive role in a person’s well-being, providing an important outlet to manage stressful events.
Here are a few reasons why swearing can be beneficial, according to the researchers.
- Pain relief. One of the most notable benefits of swearing is its hypoalgesic effect—the ability to reduce pain sensitivity or the perception of pain. A classic 2009 study found that when participants submerged their hands in icy water, those who were allowed to swear, as opposed to using neutral...
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