Art of Learning - An Art-Based Intervention Aimed at Improving Children's Executive Functions.

ABSTRACT: Executive functions (EFs) can be conceptualized as a mean of behavioral self-regulation, and difficulties with EFs may adversely affect school success, social function, and cognitive and psychological development. Research about EFs and how they are affected by various educational and psychosocial factors is sparse. EFs are of great importance to understand how children can handle the challenges that they meet at various stages of development. There has been an increased focus on programs aimed at improving EFs, either as a primary outcome, or as a supplemental result of a specific activity. In this randomized controlled study, 66 children (31 girls, mean age 7:1 years) were given an arts and culture rich intervention (Art of Learning) aimed at improving EFs. EFs were assessed with the Beh

SUBMITTER: Andersen PN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6685039 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature