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Hand preference in an Italian sample.

D Salmaso, A M Longoni

    Perceptual and Motor Skills
    |December 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    This study found no link between sex and handedness in 1694 Italian adults, with 6.4% left-handers. Cultural factors may explain variations in left-handedness across populations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Human Biology
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Handedness, the preference for using one hand over the other, is a complex human trait.
    • Previous research suggests variations in handedness prevalence across different populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence of left-handedness in an Italian adult population.
    • To examine the relationship between sex and handedness.
    • To explore potential cultural influences on handedness distribution.

    Main Methods:

    • A hand-preference questionnaire was administered to 1694 Italian adults.
    • Statistical analysis was performed to assess the relationship between sex and handedness.
    • Prevalence of left-handedness was calculated.

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    Main Results:

    • No significant relationship was found between sex and handedness in the study sample.
    • The prevalence of left-handers in the Italian adult population was determined to be 6.4%.
    • Observed variations in left-handedness percentages across different populations were discussed.

    Conclusions:

    • Handedness in the studied Italian adults is independent of sex.
    • Cultural factors are proposed as a significant determinant for the differing percentages of left-handers observed globally.
    • Further research into socio-cultural influences on handedness is warranted.