Researchers at UK universities have discovered that swearing has some benefits, including its usage as a great tool for communicating, persuasion, and pain management.
According to scientists, cursing can be used as a “potent and clever” instrument for communication and self-expression, despite the fact that it might startle and offend others depending on the situation. The taboo of swearing has historically been associated with low intelligence or a limited vocabulary, and little research has been done on the subject.
But the most recent research indicates different. When used to express feelings of support or excitement, cursing has been demonstrated by scientists to have a positive effect on interpersonal interactions. According to specialists, using such harsh language can enhance one’s ability to persuade others, make others laugh, and aid in the handling of painful or contentious circumstances. It can also help people perform better while exercising.
To avoid coming off as “offensive, improper, and objectionable,” the discovery comes with an obvious caution that individuals need to be mindful of when they choose to swear – bearing in mind who they are swearing in front of and where.
According to researchers from the UK and Sweden, swearing “was long rejected as a topic of serious investigation since it was considered to be simply a symptom of hostility, insufficient language ability, or even low intelligence.”
We now have a tonne of evidence that debunks this theory, leading us to reevaluate the significance and nature of swearing.
Swearing is “undeniably different from and more powerful than other forms of language use,” according to researchers from the Universities of Keele, Ulster, and Westminster. They further speculate that it may even originate from a separate area of the brain than regular speech.