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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Human Movement Studies

Background:

  • Physical activity is crucial for adult health.
  • Understanding factors influencing physical activity behavior is key.
  • The Transtheoretical Model provides a framework for behavior change.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate differences in physical activity behavior and strategy use based on handedness.
  • To explore the relationship between handedness and the Transtheoretical Model constructs.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional survey of 151 adults.
  • Assessed hand preference (right, left, ambidextrous).
  • Measured use of behavior-change strategies, decisional balance, self-efficacy, and stage of change for physical activity.

Main Results:

  • Left-handers demonstrated significantly lower use of behavioral and cognitive change processes compared to right-handers.
  • Left-handers were more likely to be in earlier stages of physical activity change (inactive or irregularly active).

Conclusions:

  • Handedness may be an unrecognized correlate of physical activity behavior.
  • Handedness might influence the adoption and use of physical activity behavior-change strategies.
  • This suggests a potential heritable link between handedness and physical activity engagement.