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Left-Handers Gain Competitive Edge, Study Reveals

3/9/2026

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  • A study from the University of Chieti-Pescara in Italy examined why 10% of the population is left-handed.
  • The researchers found left-handed individuals, especially men, may have advantages in competitive settings due to their minority status, making them less predictable.
  • The study involved 1,100 participants who completed handedness and competitiveness questionnaires.
  • Results show left-handers had higher competitiveness and lower anxiety in competitive contexts, while dexterity and personality traits did not differ.