TY - JOUR
T1 - Executive function and the promotion of social-emotional competence
AU - Riggs, Nathaniel R.
AU - Jahromi, Laudan B.
AU - Razza, Rachel P.
AU - Dillworth-Bart, Janean E.
AU - Mueller, Ulrich
PY - 2006
Y1 - 2006
N2 - Executive function is understood as an umbrella term encompassing a number of interrelated sub-skills necessary for purposeful, goal-directed activity. Research suggests a vital role for executive function in children's social-emotional development. However, executive function is rarely considered in models of intervention programs that attempt to promote social-emotional competence. This article reviews the literature linking executive function to children's social-emotional development, and proposes three testable models by which executive function may affect interventions: As a mediator, moderator, and outcome of intervention effects. Finally, the paper discusses important implications and future directions for this research.
AB - Executive function is understood as an umbrella term encompassing a number of interrelated sub-skills necessary for purposeful, goal-directed activity. Research suggests a vital role for executive function in children's social-emotional development. However, executive function is rarely considered in models of intervention programs that attempt to promote social-emotional competence. This article reviews the literature linking executive function to children's social-emotional development, and proposes three testable models by which executive function may affect interventions: As a mediator, moderator, and outcome of intervention effects. Finally, the paper discusses important implications and future directions for this research.
KW - Executive function
KW - Intervention
KW - Social-emotional competence
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U2 - 10.1016/j.appdev.2006.04.002
DO - 10.1016/j.appdev.2006.04.002
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:33745119031
SN - 0193-3973
VL - 27
SP - 300
EP - 309
JO - Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology
JF - Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology
IS - 4
ER -