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The relationship between handedness, anxiety and questionnaire response patterns
1Department of Psychology, University of London Goldsmiths' College, New Cross, UK.
British Journal of Psychology (London, England : 1953)
|February 1, 1990
Summary
State and trait anxiety levels showed no significant difference across handedness categories in 385 volunteers. Anxiety scores in males and females were also comparable, suggesting broader population relevance.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Human Behavior
Background:
- Previous research suggested potential links between handedness and anxiety.
- Annett's (1970) classification system categorizes individuals based on handedness patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between state and trait anxiety and handedness categories.
- To compare anxiety levels between male and female participants.
- To assess the generalizability of findings to the broader population.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 385 volunteers completed assessments for state and trait anxiety.
- Participants were categorized into handedness groups based on Annett's (1970) criteria.
- Statistical analyses compared anxiety scores across handedness categories and between sexes.
Main Results:
- No significant relationship was found between handedness categories and state or trait anxiety.
- Mean anxiety scores did not significantly differ between male (n=99) and female (n=293) participants.
- The study's anxiety levels were more representative of the general population compared to prior research.
Conclusions:
- Handedness, as defined by Annett's categories, is not associated with state or trait anxiety.
- Sex is not a significant factor in anxiety levels within this sample.
- Findings suggest anxiety levels in the general population are not influenced by handedness categories.