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Sex- and Activity-Specific Differences in Hand Anthropometry and Asymmetry in Volleyball Players and Sedentary Young Adults

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Sex- and Activity-Specific Differences in Hand Anthropometry and Asymmetry in Volleyball Players and Sedentary Young Adults

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Anthropometric characteristics influence sports performance, and sport-specific demands may lead to morphological differences in the upper extremities. Volleyball requires high levels of hand–eye coordination and technical skill, potentially affecting hand structure. This study examined sex- and activity-specific differences in hand anthropometry and asymmetry between volleyball players and sedentary young adults. A total of 320 participants aged 18–25 years were included: 160 professional volleyball players (80 females, 80 males) and 160 sedentary university students (80 females, 80 males). Hand length, hand width, palm length, third finger length, shape index, finger index, and hand surface area were measured from standardized hand images using ImageJ software. Female volleyball players exhibited significantly larger right-hand dimensions than sedentary females (e.g., hand length: 17.97 ± 1.78 cm vs. 16.56 ± 1.16 cm; p < 0.001). In contrast, male volleyball players showed smaller right-hand measurements compared with sedentary males (e.g., hand length: 18.63 ± 1.92 cm vs. 19.46 ± 2.43 cm; p = 0.018). Distinct right–left asymmetry patterns were observed across groups, with right-hand dominance in males and greater left-hand dimensions in sedentary females. These findings indicate that hand morphology differs according to sex and physical activity status. The results highlight the potential relevance of hand anthropometry for performance profiling and talent identification in volleyball.

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Destekleyen Kurum

This study did not receive any financial support from public, commercial, or non-profit funding agencies.

Proje Numarası

Not applicable. This study was not supported by any funded project.

Etik Beyan

Throughout the present study, the principles set forth in the “Directive on Scientific Research and Publication Ethics of Higher Education Institutions” were followed. Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethics Committee (Meeting No: 2025/2, Decision No: 05). All participants provided written informed consent prior to participation.

Teşekkür

The authors declare that there are no acknowledgements.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Antrenman

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

4 Temmuz 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

30 Aralık 2025

Kabul Tarihi

10 Haziran 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Güler Kanter, A., & Gür, Y. (2026). Sex- and Activity-Specific Differences in Hand Anthropometry and Asymmetry in Volleyball Players and Sedentary Young Adults. Mediterranean Journal of Sport Science, 9(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.38021/asbid.1851678
AMA
1.Güler Kanter A, Gür Y. Sex- and Activity-Specific Differences in Hand Anthropometry and Asymmetry in Volleyball Players and Sedentary Young Adults. MJSS. 2026;9(1):1-12. doi:10.38021/asbid.1851678
Chicago
Güler Kanter, Aysun, ve Yunus Gür. 2026. “Sex- and Activity-Specific Differences in Hand Anthropometry and Asymmetry in Volleyball Players and Sedentary Young Adults”. Mediterranean Journal of Sport Science 9 (1): 1-12. https://doi.org/10.38021/asbid.1851678.
EndNote
Güler Kanter A, Gür Y (01 Temmuz 2026) Sex- and Activity-Specific Differences in Hand Anthropometry and Asymmetry in Volleyball Players and Sedentary Young Adults. Mediterranean Journal of Sport Science 9 1 1–12.
IEEE
[1]A. Güler Kanter ve Y. Gür, “Sex- and Activity-Specific Differences in Hand Anthropometry and Asymmetry in Volleyball Players and Sedentary Young Adults”, MJSS, c. 9, sy 1, ss. 1–12, Tem. 2026, doi: 10.38021/asbid.1851678.
ISNAD
Güler Kanter, Aysun - Gür, Yunus. “Sex- and Activity-Specific Differences in Hand Anthropometry and Asymmetry in Volleyball Players and Sedentary Young Adults”. Mediterranean Journal of Sport Science 9/1 (01 Temmuz 2026): 1-12. https://doi.org/10.38021/asbid.1851678.
JAMA
1.Güler Kanter A, Gür Y. Sex- and Activity-Specific Differences in Hand Anthropometry and Asymmetry in Volleyball Players and Sedentary Young Adults. MJSS. 2026;9:1–12.
MLA
Güler Kanter, Aysun, ve Yunus Gür. “Sex- and Activity-Specific Differences in Hand Anthropometry and Asymmetry in Volleyball Players and Sedentary Young Adults”. Mediterranean Journal of Sport Science, c. 9, sy 1, Temmuz 2026, ss. 1-12, doi:10.38021/asbid.1851678.
Vancouver
1.Aysun Güler Kanter, Yunus Gür. Sex- and Activity-Specific Differences in Hand Anthropometry and Asymmetry in Volleyball Players and Sedentary Young Adults. MJSS. 01 Temmuz 2026;9(1):1-12. doi:10.38021/asbid.1851678

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