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Hand preference and personality traits

C G Mascie-Taylor

    Cortex; a Journal Devoted to the Study of the Nervous System and Behavior
    |July 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    This study found differences in neuroticism scores among males based on their hand preference, including right, mixed, and left-handers. However, no significant personality differences were observed between right- and left-hand writers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Neuroscience
    • Human Behavior

    Background:

    • Hand preference is a common human trait.
    • Personality traits are complex and influenced by various factors.
    • Understanding the link between handedness and personality can offer insights into brain lateralization and individual differences.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between hand preference and specific personality traits.
    • To determine if different hand preference groups (right, mixed, left) exhibit variations in personality scores.
    • To explore potential correlations between writing hand and personality characteristics.

    Main Methods:

    • Participants completed a questionnaire to determine their hand preference.
    • Personality trait scores were collected and analyzed.

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  • Statistical analyses were performed to compare personality scores across different hand preference groups.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant difference in mean neuroticism scores was found among males with right, mixed, and left hand preferences.
    • No significant differences in mean personality scores were observed between individuals who write with their right hand and those who write with their left hand.

    Conclusions:

    • Male neuroticism scores appear to be associated with hand preference, suggesting a potential link with underlying neurological or developmental factors.
    • The specific act of writing with the right versus left hand does not seem to correlate with overall personality differences.