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Age and sex differences on the hand test.

S Stoner1, P Panek, G T Satterfield

  • 1Dept. of Psychology, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston 61920, USA.

Journal of Personality Assessment
|January 1, 1982
PubMed
Summary

This study reveals significant age and sex differences in personality traits measured by the Hand Test, even after accounting for education and verbal skills. These findings highlight enduring personality trends across the lifespan.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Personality Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • The Hand Test is a projective assessment tool used to infer personality characteristics.
  • Previous research on projective tests with aging populations has faced methodological criticisms.
  • Understanding age and sex influences on personality is crucial for developmental and clinical psychology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate age and sex differences in Hand Test responses.
  • To control for the confounding effects of educational level and verbal ability.
  • To identify persistent personality trends across the adult lifespan.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 150 adults (75 males, 75 females) aged 20-86 years was recruited.
  • Participants were administered the Hand Test and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) vocabulary subtest.
  • Educational attainment was recorded, and statistical analyses controlled for these variables.

Main Results:

  • Significant main effects for Age and Sex were observed on Hand Test variables.
  • Significant interactions between Age and Sex were found, indicating differential patterns.
  • These effects persisted even after statistically adjusting for education and verbal ability.

Conclusions:

  • Age and sex remain significant factors influencing personality as assessed by the Hand Test.
  • Personality trends persist throughout adulthood, contrary to some previous assumptions.
  • Methodological rigor in projective assessment can reveal important enduring personality characteristics.

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