Volume : V, Issue : V, May - 2016

A Comparative Analysis of Handwriting Traits of Twins and Siblings

Mr Joginder Singh, Prof. M. P. Sachdeva

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<p> Forensic document examination often requires differentiation between two handwritings that appear identical. The aim of this study is to identify such handwriting characteristics that are often different even in highly similar handwritings, like in case of twins and siblings. For this study, handwriting samples were obtained from twenty–five pairs of twins and siblings each. These handwriting samples were analysed and compared on the basis of ten class and six minute handwriting characteristics through manual examination. Additionally similar letter formations were identified between handwritings of twins and siblings. As a result of this research, the most and least frequently occurring similar handwriting characteristics were identified. Graphs were plotted to reveal the frequency of occurrence of various similar class and minute handwriting characteristics. Practical implication of this finding is that a standardised priority order for scrutiny of handwriting characteristics can be developed to enable swift and accurate differentiation of highly similar handwritings during questioned document examination. Also, the similar letter formations were categorised into two kinds, those that seemed to be consciously acquired and those, which seemed to be non–consciously acquired. Through this, inference was drawn regarding influence of environment and genetics on handwriting, respectively.</p>

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Mr JOGINDER SINGH, Prof. M.P. SACHDEVA A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HANDWRITING TRAITS OF TWINS AND SIBLINGS International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 5, Issue : 5 MAY 2016

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