Swearing: A Biopsychosocial Perspective

Swearing, also known as cursing, can be best described as a form of linguistic activity utilizing taboo words to convey the expression of strong emotions. Although swearing and cursing are frequently occurring behaviors, the actual functions of swearing remain largely unknown. Since swearing typical...

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Main Authors: Ad J.J.M. Vingerhoets, Lauren M. Bylsma, Cornelis de Vlam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Rijeka 2013-09-01
Series:Psychological Topics
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Online Access:http://pt.ffri.hr/index.php/pt/article/view/145