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This research aims to clarify the magnitude, nature, and age of occurrence of sex differences in spatial ability.

Emergence and Characterization of Sex Differences in Spatial Ability: A Meta-Analysis

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Meta-analysis investigates sex differences in spatial ability, revealing magnitude and timing across the lifespan.

This research aims to clarify the magnitude, nature, and age of occurrence of sex differences in spatial ability.
Conducted a meta-analysis synthesizing empirical studies on sex differences in spatial ability.
Assessed various aspects of spatial ability including mental rotation and spatial perception.
Large sex differences were found only on measures of mental rotation.
Smaller sex differences existed in spatial perception.
Sex differences can be detected across the life span.

Linn et al. (1985) studied this question.

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