A framework for executive function in the late elementary years.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Executive function (EF) is a commonly used but difficult to operationalize construct. In this study, we considered EF and related components as they are commonly presented in the neuropsychological literature, as well as the literatures of developmental, educational, and cognitive psychology. These components have not previously been examined simultaneously, particularly with this level of comprehensiveness, and/or at this age range or with this sample size. We expected that the EF components would be separate but related, and that a bifactor model would best represent the data relative to alternative models.

Method

We assessed EF with 27 measures in a large sample (N = 846) of late elementary school-age children, many of whom were struggling in reading, and who we

SUBMITTER: Cirino PT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5851451 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature