Summit

2024 APS Global Psychological Science Summit · 2024

Exploring Misokinesia: A Comparative Examination of Prevalence and Demographic Variations

Virtual · October 2024

Posters · Cognitive Science

  • Drishti Datta
    University of British Columbia
  • Sumeet Jaswal
    University of British Columbia
  • Todd Handy
    University of British Columbia

Abstract

We explored misokinesia, a phenomenon characterized by aversive reactions to repetitive movements, using a self-selected sample from misokinesia.ca. Findings revealed that 96.44% of participants reported misokinesic sensitivity, with prevalence peaking in mid-adulthood. This study offers valuable insights into the phenomenon’s global prevalence and serves as a foundation for future research.

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