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Laterality, sex, and everyday spatial behaviours: an exploratory analysis
Carol A Lawton1, Mark Y Czarnolewski2, John Eliot3
1a Department of Psychology , Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne , Fort Wayne , IN , USA.
Laterality
|October 7, 2015
Summary
This study explored spatial behavior difficulties using the Everyday Spatial Behavioral Questionnaire (ESBQ). Findings reveal two core dimensions of spatial difficulty, influenced by sex, laterality, and age.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cognitive Science
- Human Factors
Background:
- Assessing spatial behavior difficulties is crucial for understanding human spatial competencies.
- The Everyday Spatial Behavioral Questionnaire (ESBQ) is a revised self-report measure for evaluating these difficulties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify principal components and underlying dimensions of perceived spatial competencies.
- To investigate the influence of laterality, sex, and age on spatial behavior components.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory factor analysis of a 126-item ESBQ.
- Canonical analysis to determine underlying dimensions of spatial difficulty.
- Examination of laterality (handedness, footedness, earedness), sex, and age as predictors.
Main Results:
- 12 principal components representing facets of spatial behavior were identified.
- Two primary dimensions emerged: difficulty in movement-related spatial relations and difficulty in judging object-environment relations.
- Sex, laterality, and age showed differential relationships with these dimensions.
Conclusions:
- Spatial competencies are multifaceted, with distinct dimensions of perceived difficulty.
- Sex influences movement-related spatial judgments, while laterality and age impact environmental spatial judgments.
- Further research is needed to validate ESBQ subscales for practical applications.
