There is compelling evidence that the quality of caregiver-child interactions during
toddlerhood and the preschool years supports the development of executive function …

In the context of agentive decision making and action, both executive and metacognitive
processes serve self-regulatory functions—just on different hierarchical tiers. In the agency …

Abstract The study of Executive Function skills, like most research in the developmental
sciences, has been heavily focused on the experiences of children from Western …

Executive-function (EF) skills are a set of attention-regulation skills that provide a
neurocognitive foundation for adapting to changing circumstances across the life span; EF …

Enhancing behavioral inhibition is crucial for successful self-control, highlighting the need to
identify effective strategies. Drawing upon the construal level theory, this study investigated …

Childcare services are widely used by families and thereby exert an important influence on
many young children. Yet, little research has examined whether childcare may impact the …

Psychological theory and research demonstrate the positive effects of personal choice on
human motivation. However, there is evidence in adults that an overabundance of options …

Family environments function in a way determining that all children are expected to perform
at certain levels based on their age and developmental stage. Academic tasks require using …

Young people with ADHD are frequently marginalised, which affects their opportunities to be
included within society. This places emphasis on how students are best prepared for …

Self-concept refers to beliefs about our own abilities, traits, and preferences, and how we
perceive ourselves in relation to others. The quality and valence of these beliefs can have …