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Hand, foot, and eye preference (sidedness) are often congruent, especially in older adults. This suggests a shared biological basis for these lateral preferences.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Human Biology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Lateral preference, encompassing handedness, footedness, and eye preference, is a fundamental aspect of human neurobiology.
  • Previous research suggests potential links between limb and eye lateralization, but findings require further investigation across diverse age groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the sidedness congruency between limb (hand and foot) and eye preference in a large adult sample.
  • To examine how age influences the relationship between hand-eye and foot-eye preference congruency.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 387 adults (aged 18-94 years) with balanced right- and left-hander representation was assessed.
  • Data on hand, foot, and eye preference were collected and analyzed for patterns of congruency.

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Main Results:

  • Both right- and left-handers showed a higher-than-chance incidence of hand-eye preference congruency.
  • Hand-eye preference congruency was more prevalent in older adults.
  • Left eye preference was more likely to occur with left hand or left foot preference across all age groups.

Conclusions:

  • Limb and eye lateral preferences exhibit significant congruency, supporting the hypothesis of a common underlying mechanism.
  • Age appears to modulate the strength of hand-eye and foot-eye preference associations.
  • These findings align with existing meta-analyses and contribute to understanding the neurobiological basis of lateralization.