Prevalence of left-handedness in China 2011: small-area estimates

Hongwei Xu

Mathematical Population Studies, 2020, vol. 27, issue 1, 34-45

Abstract: Nationally representative survey data and small-area estimation techniques are used to assess the geographic prevalence of left-handedness in China 2011. Measures of individuals’ handedness are their self-reported dominant hand and their hand grip strength, which yield four estimates of left-handed prevalence, and these statistics are recorded at the provincial level. These estimates concord with one another. There are several geographic clusters of high-prevalence rates of left-handers located in ethnic minority-designated autonomous areas or historically revolutionary base areas, which may reflect a deep-rooted sense of defiance to authorities and promote such cultural values as individual autonomy and equality among local people.

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1080/08898480.2018.1553412

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