Researchers from University of Mannheim Report Details of New Studies and Findings in the Area of Psychology and Psychiatry (Tolerance of Ambiguity, Need for Cognitive Closure and Feeling Like a Different Person When Speaking Different Languages).

A report from the University of Mannheim discusses research on the phenomenon of feeling like a different person when speaking different languages. The study explores factors such as language proficiency, context of language acquisition, personality traits, emotional intelligence, and the topic of conversation that contribute to this feeling. The research also examines the psychological constructs of tolerance of ambiguity and need for cognitive closure, as well as demographic and linguistic variables. The study finds that valuing diverse others, decisiveness, change, gender, and age are significant predictors of feeling like a different person. Additionally, the languages themselves, language proficiency levels, and cultural backgrounds may also play a role in this experience. The research has been peer-reviewed and is published in the Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development. [Extracted from the article]