The Measurement of Kinaesthetic Sensitivity in Children and Adults

Abstract

A test of kinaesthetic sensitivity was constructed, consisting of three tasks: localization, discrimination of position and movement, and perception of pattern. The purposes were to devise a test of kinaesthetic perception in children and adults, and to study possible developmental trends in such sensitivity. 180 children (five to 12 years) and adults were tested. The localization task was found to be not suitable and was omitted from the test, but the other two tasks proved to be suitable. Developmental trends in kinaesthetic acuity and perception were established.