A person-centered approach to cognitive performance analysis in primary school children: Comparisons through self-organizing maps.

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to identify distinct student profiles based on physical, psychological, and social characteristics, and examine their impact on cognitive performance. A total of 194 children participated in this cross-sectional design study (mean age = 10.61 years, SD = 0.45; 48.96% girls). The study included participants from diverse racial backgrounds. Using Self-Organizing Maps, an unsupervised neural network clustering technique, six distinct profiles were identified. These profiles revealed significant effects in daily physical activity, self-reported physical, social, and psychological factors, and physical performance. Profiles characterized by higher physical activity levels and positive social and psychological factors were associated with better cognitive performa

SUBMITTER: Montalt-Garcia S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11841877 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature