Since the 1980s, research on relative age effects (RAEs) consistently shows that relatively
older individuals are advantaged in sport and other contexts. With the recent proliferation of …

This study investigated the relationship between sleep habits in early childhood and
academic performance and non-cognitive skills in the first grade. We retrospectively …

Background Few studies have shown that relatively younger children and adolescents
(those born later in the same school year) were less likely to engage in physical activity in a …

This study applies Bronfenbrenner's bioecological systems theory to analyse how social
support impacts resilience, future outlook, and academic performance during high school …

The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the influence of relative age effect
(RAE) on motor competences (MC) and physical fitness (PF) of preschool children. The …

Background Relative age effect is defined as a phenomenon where children born early
generally perform better than children born later in the same cohort. Physical activity is an …

Abstract The Relative Age Effect (RAE) refers to the age differences between children within
the same cohort or school year and the resulting impact on their development. The present …

This investigation explored relationships between biological maturation, physical and
academic performance in young male soccer players. Thirty-eight players (age: 9.79±1.21 …

A child's relative age within their school year ('relative age') is associated with educational
attainment and mental health. However, hypothesis driven studies often re-examine the …

Age-related differences in physical activity (PA), maturity status (PHV), physical performance
(PP), and academic achievement (AA) among schoolchildren in Qatar were examined. Sixty …