PERSONOLOGY             

 Background

 PERSONOLOGY is a science that reveals a person’s innate talents and abilities, emotional response and sensitivity and also thinking process and communication style.

 For a very long time there have been many studies undertaken connecting the structure of the body to behaviour, but it was Dr. Edward Jones, a Superior High Court Judge in California in the 1930’s who researched and tested the process of measuring inherited traits and he called his discovery “PERSONOLOGY”. 

Jones founded and chartered the Personology Foundation of California in 1941 and worked with the Los Angeles Police Department.  Dr. Jones’ observations were later validated and a study of 1,050 adults was made from 1950-1963 when measurements of 68 facial features were recorded and correlated with personality factors using standard statistical techniques.  The analysis of the results showed an impressive 92% accuracy!  When Personology was used for counselling relationships, the information elicited helped couples in 88% of the cases. A later survey of a group of 472 individuals indicated that the vocational recommendations based on these traits resulted in a 96% professed job satisfaction.

What is Personology? 

Face reading is based on facts.   The innate abilities and characteristics  that we inherit are only one of the forces controlling our lives.  Early nurturing and experience of childhood, and later on, strongly shape the growth of our personalities.   Of course, after childhood we still can, by conscious desire and choice, change our attitudes, behaviour and activities and be supported in our personal growth and development.

 Personology, unlike psychology, does not rely on subjective interpretation.  Instead, Personology is a system by which anyone, of normal intelligence and an interest in the subject matter, can learn to identify and interpret the various traits.   

 Traits we can consider are the length of the legs in comparison to the rest of the body,   the hands and facial features.    Generally, the left side of the face represents the mother and the right side represents the father - the more significant the difference, the more likely the tendency towards mood swings! 

It is important to remember that in Personology we talk about positives and challenges (not negatives).    Personology is a tool whereby we can find out about our innate talents and abilities but of course inevitably it is our decision to choose how we use them and how we live our life.

 How Can Personology be used? 

Personology can be used for personal development, communications, human resource, sales training programs, career guidance, relationships and understanding your children. 

Whenever you look at a new face you instinctively form an impression about the person without any conscious effort.  You can tell whether they are friendly, aloof, reserved, introvert, confident, trustworthy.     As you learn to recognise specific facial features and the traits they indicate, you are able to understand many more things about the person before you begin speaking. 

Understanding Face Reading is invaluable for anyone who interacts with other people, particularly in the work field.    By looking at photographs of applicants for a specific job, you can see which ones would be more likely to be successful and comfortable in the role.    For instance, for a job that required high analytical skills, it would be advisable to give priority to the person whose eyelids are less apparent (see below), as it has been observed that the degree of exposure of the eyelids has a direct bearing on analytical skills.

 Using Face Reading for relationship compatibility is invaluable in many instances.   There are six important traits to observe:  Leg length, Intellect, Tolerance, Temperament, Width of face and similarities in Interest (People & Things).   If these traits are not similar in the couple then there is a real possibility that the relationship will be very challenging indeed!   For example, if one partner has fine hair and the other course hair (ie. Temperament),  the finer person may see the other as harsh and unfeeling.   There would be differences in their approach to love making.  The course haired person would see the other as being overly sensitive.     Once each individual had been made aware of the differences then each partner would be able to adjust to the other and make allowances.

 Understanding your children with Personology is invaluable.   For instance, recognising hand co-ordination will enable parents to select their children’s games and toys.  If, for instance, hand co-ordination is low the parents will be aware that the child needs support and encouragement in using a toy that requires high hand co-ordination. 

 For individual face readings or enquiries about day workshops e.mail: christine.edney12@therapist-uk.net

 Further information: www.personologyfoundation.org