THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION AND SPEECH MANIPULATION: A PSYCHOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Abstract

Academic communication is grounded on the principles of clarity, honesty, and the open exchange of knowledge. This article explores the complex interplay between academic communication and manipulative speech tactics, bringing a psychometric perspective to bear on this phenomenon. In this stydy is examined how psychometric methodologies — such as validated communication style inventories and content analysis techniques — can be applied to detect and measure manipulative tendencies in academic contexts. An analysis of existing instruments (e.g., scales of communication style impression manipulativeness, Machiavellianism, and classification schemes for research spin) is presented to assess their utility in studying speech manipulation in academia. Ethical considerations are discussed, emphasizing the importance of maintaining trust and integrity in scholarly communication and the potential consequences of manipulative practices. Authors suggest recommendations for improving communication in academic environments, including training in ethical persuasion, greater transparency in reporting, and the development of tools to identify and mitigate manipulative discourse. This work highlights the need for continued vigilance and methodological innovation to ensure that academic communication remains both effective and ethically sound.