Inner Speech

This article discusses the phenomenon of inner speech, exploring its frequency, content, and functions. Inner speech, or the internal dialogue we have with ourselves, plays a significant role in self-reflection and self-regulation. The study reported on these pages employed a thought listing technique and a cell phone-based thought sampling method to investigate the prevalence and nature of inner speech among participants. Findings revealed that people frequently engage in inner speech about self-evaluation, emotions, relationships, and future planning. It serves various functions, including planning tasks, self-motivation, problem-solving, and emotion regulation. The research highlighted the importance of inner speech in everyday consciousness and suggested potential areas for further exploration, such as the impact of inner speech on psychological disorders and cultural differences in inner speech patterns.

  • Understand the concept and significance of inner speech in everyday life.

  • Identify the methods used to study inner speech and their respective findings.

  • Recognize the most common content and functions of inner speech reported by participants

  • Analyze the frequency and nature of inner speech across different activities and environments.

  • Explore the implications of inner speech on self-reflection and self-regulation.

  • Examine potential areas for future research on inner speech, including its impact on psychological disorders and cultural differences.

Content

    1. Inner Speech: A Window Into Consciousness by Alain Morin and Bob Uttl

    1. TNPT Issue #21 Download