HAND PREFERENCE AND NEUROTICISM: CONCEPTUAL LINKS AND THEORETICAL CONSIDERATIONS
HAND PREFERENCE AND NEUROTICISM: CONCEPTUAL LINKS AND THEORETICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Summary/Abstract: This article examines the complex relationship between handedness and the personality trait of neuroticism. While some early studies suggest an association between left-handedness and higher levels of neuroticism, more recent empirical findings present inconsistent results. A range of mediating factors are considered, including social pressure and the adaptive challenges faced by left-handed individuals in a predominantly right-handed world. These conditions may contribute to increased emotional reactivity and vulnerability to neurotic tendencies. Evidence also indicates potential gender differences in this association, with some sources highlighting a greater emotional sensitivity among women. In addition to socio-cultural influences, biological and prenatal determinants are analyzed, including genetic predispositions and hormonal environments during intrauterine development. Contemporary neuroimaging studies further support the existence of differences in brain organization related to emotional regulation among left-handed individuals. Overall, the relationship between handedness and neuroticism appears to stem from a complex interplay of genetic, neurological, developmental, and environmental factors. Further interdisciplinary research is required to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.

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