To determine the association between executive function and later externalizing and
internalizing problems, we conducted a meta-analysis of 167 studies (1098 effect sizes, total …

The present study sought to clarify the impact of executive and social functioning on
challenging behavior and the downstream influence of challenging behavior on quality of …

Individual differences in self-control predict many health and life outcomes. Building on twin
literature, we used genomic structural equation modeling to test the hypothesis that genetic …

There is a need to understand the components of self-regulation, given its link to nearly
every domain of functioning across the life span. This study examined the etiological …

Dual-pathway models suggest that poor self-regulation (immature regulatory combined with
strong reactive processes) is an important factor underlying addictive behaviors among …

Executive functions (EFs) are cognitive functions that help direct goal-related behavior. EFs
are usually measured via behavioral tasks assessed in highly controlled laboratory settings …

Social media use has been associated with negative effects on mental health, but little is
known about the role of personality pathology in predicting social media use. To address …

Aggressive behavior among adolescents has been identified as a serious worldwide
problem, especially when combined with trait impulsivity. This study investigates the impact …

Abstract Background Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most
prevalent neurodevelopmental conditions diagnosed during childhood and adolescence. In …

Executive functions are described as a set of neurocognitive processes underlying human
mental processing, while maladaptive cyclical patterns are the dysfunctional psychological …