Abstract
Although previous studies have shown that executive functions can affect student learning, longitudinal studies into how executive functions develop in toddlerhood are still scarce. To get more insights into the developmental nature of executive functions , more research is needed into the relationships between different executive function components and how these components and their relationships develop in early childhood. The present study examines the relationships between three basic components of toddlers’ executive functioning (selective attention, working memory and delay of gratification) and how these relationships develop over time. Additionally, differences between children based on ethnic and socio-economic background are discussed. A structural equation model is tested in which the relationships between EF components are hypothesized, using a sample of 284 toddlers of 30 preschools, tested at two waves (at 33 and 39 months of age). Our study shows that selective attention uniquely predicts working memory over time and not delay of gratification
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 25 Aug 2015 |
Event | 16th Biennial Conference of the European Association for Research in Learning and Instruction (EARLI) 2015: Towards a reflective society: synergies between learning, teaching and research - Limassol, Cyprus Duration: 25 Aug 2015 → 29 Aug 2015 Conference number: 16 |
Conference
Conference | 16th Biennial Conference of the European Association for Research in Learning and Instruction (EARLI) 2015 |
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Abbreviated title | EARLI |
Country/Territory | Cyprus |
City | Limassol |
Period | 25/08/15 → 29/08/15 |