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Development of handwriting in primary school: a longitudinal study.

L Hamstra-Bletz1, A W Blöte

  • 1Department of Psychology, Leiden University, The Netherlands.

Perceptual and Motor Skills
|June 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This study tracked 127 primary students' handwriting development over several years. Key findings reveal evolving motor skills, a shift in form aspects, and the emergence of personal writing styles, correlating with writing speed and grade level.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Motor Skill Development

Background:

  • Handwriting is a crucial skill developed during primary school.
  • Understanding the developmental trajectory of handwriting is essential for educational interventions.
  • Previous research has explored various aspects of handwriting but longitudinal studies on its multifaceted development are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To longitudinally investigate the developmental changes in children's handwriting.
  • To analyze the evolution of specific handwriting characteristics and writing speed over time.
  • To identify factors influencing handwriting development in primary school children.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of 127 primary school pupils from Grade 2 for 3-5 years.

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  • Utilized the BHK scale to rate 13 handwriting characteristics and measure writing speed.
  • Employed Correspondence Analysis to analyze shifts in characteristic frequencies over time.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant time dimension was identified, reflecting developmental changes.
    • Children demonstrated increasing motor ability and a developing personal writing style.
    • A decline in initial form aspects was observed, alongside a strong correlation between writing speed and grade level.

    Conclusions:

    • Handwriting development is a dynamic process involving motor skills, form refinement, and personal style.
    • Writing speed is a key indicator of handwriting development and academic progression.
    • The findings provide insights into the complex interplay of factors shaping children's handwriting.