Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC)

Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC) reads a given text and counts the percentage of words that reflect different emotions, thinking styles, social concerns, and even parts of speech. Because LIWC was developed by researchers with interests in social, clinical, health, and cognitive psychology, the language categories were created to capture people's social and psychological states.

How to Get or Use This Software

Limited Audience

This software is approved for research use at Michigan Medicine.  It has been assured by the Michigan Medicine Investment Assurance (MMIA) process for the data classification of Moderate. For pricing and usage information, please contact the vendor.

Platforms:
  • Linux/UNIX
  • MacOS
  • Windows
Cost: Contact Vendor
Available to:
  • Faculty
  • Students
Campuses:
  • Michigan Medicine
Permitted Use:
  • Noncommercial Research
  • Instruction

License Information

Terms & Conditions

This is an academic license for use in teaching and noncommercial research. It is not for government, commercial, or any other organizational use.

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Your Responsibilities

It is your responsibility to protect university resources and data by ensuring that you use software in compliance with relevant university policies and standards, store and process all sensitive data within approved systems, and ensure equitable access to information technology for users with disabilities.

Individuals at U-M are ultimately responsible for any infringing software on their computers or devices or for violating the terms and conditions of software licenses. Individuals are responsible for reviewing the SPG on Software Procurement and Licensing Compliance.