Research Hit: Swearing can increase strength, self-confidence, and risky behaviour

Swearing is frowned upon in many circumstances but is also used by many people in casual situations and particularly by comedians. So why do we swear if it is taboo?

A team of researchers at Keel University in the UK have just published a series of experiments in which they tried to elucidate the psychological mechanisms of swearing. It should be noted that these effects are in line with previous research.