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Development of proprioceptive sensitivity.

H Sigmundsson1, H T Whiting, J M Loftesnes

  • 1Human Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, Norway.

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|January 9, 2001
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Proprioceptive sensitivity develops significantly in children, particularly between ages 5.8 and 7.8. Novel findings reveal sex differences in this development, especially around age 9.9, suggesting a sex-task interaction.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Kinesiology

Background:

  • Proprioception, the sense of body position, is crucial for motor control.
  • Understanding its developmental trajectory in children is essential for developmental psychology and neuroscience.
  • Previous research has not fully elucidated sex-specific developmental patterns in proprioceptive sensitivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the developmental changes in proprioceptive sensitivity in children aged 5.8 to 11.8 years.
  • To examine potential sex differences in the development of proprioceptive sensitivity.
  • To explore the interaction between age, sex, and task conditions (intra- vs. inter-hemispheric) in proprioceptive performance.

Main Methods:

  • A foot-hand proprioception task was administered to 140 children (70 boys, 70 girls) aged 5.8 to 11.8 years.

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  • Participants located a target with their toe and matched its position with their hand, without vision.
  • Four conditions were tested: right toe-right hand, right toe-left hand, left toe-left hand, and left toe-right hand.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant developmental trend in proprioceptive sensitivity was observed, with most improvement between 5.8 and 7.8 years.
    • A significant age-by-sex interaction emerged, with distinct differences noted around 9.9 years.
    • The developmental trend was primarily driven by girls' performance; boys showed no significant trend.
    • Boys exhibited significant differences between intra- and inter-hemispheric conditions, unlike girls.

    Conclusions:

    • Proprioceptive sensitivity shows significant development in childhood, with a notable sex-specific pattern.
    • The findings suggest a sex-task interaction, where developmental differences in proprioception may manifest differently depending on the task.
    • Further research is needed to understand the implications for inter-hemispheric processing and the origins of these sex-task interactions.