Iteya M, Gabbard C, Hart S
Department of Health & Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-4243, USA.
Int J Neurosci. 1995 Dec;83(3-4):275-9. doi: 10.3109/00207459508986344.
This investigation examined the premise derived from recent reports, that children who are consistent right-handers are better coordinated than their left- and mixed-sided (inconsistent) peers. The observation of limb laterality was extended to include footedness. Two samples of children (N = 273) (foot laterality/hand laterality), matched for age and sex, were assessed for motor proficiency and compared according to limb preference (right, mixed, left). Overall, results indicated no significant group differences (ps > .05) in composite scores (upper-limb, lower-limb, combination) and total performance, within foot and hand laterality. In view of recent studies (noting differences between laterality groups) and these nonsupportive results, it appears that additional inquiry is warranted before any consensus regarding the association between limb laterality and motor coordination can be established. Suggestions for further inquiry are presented.
本研究调查了源自近期报告的一个前提，即一贯惯用右手的儿童比惯用左手和两侧混用（不一致）的同龄人协调性更好。对肢体偏侧性的观察范围扩大到包括足部偏侧性。选取了两个年龄和性别匹配的儿童样本（N = 273）（足部偏侧性/手部偏侧性），对其运动能力进行评估，并根据肢体偏好（右、混用、左）进行比较。总体而言，结果表明在足部和手部偏侧性方面，各组合分数（上肢、下肢、综合）和总体表现上，各群体之间无显著差异（p值 >.05）。鉴于近期研究（指出偏侧性群体之间存在差异）以及这些不支持的结果，在就肢体偏侧性与运动协调性之间的关联达成任何共识之前，似乎有必要进行更多的探究。本文提出了进一步探究的建议。
