University of Tehran Journal of Applied Psychological Research 2251-8126 14 2 2023 07 24 The Effectiveness of Executive Functions Training on Self-Control and Social Competence for Children with Low Self-Control The Effectiveness of Executive Functions Training on Self-Control and Social Competence for Children with Low Self-Control 145 161 93323 10.22059/japr.2023.333106.644057 FA Nikoo Farahzadi Department of Counseling, Faculty of Psychology, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran. 0009-0009-4063-7878 Shohreh Ghorbanshiroudi Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran. 0000-0001-8473-1756 Javad Khalatbari Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran. 0000-0002-9519-9686 Mohamma Reza Zarbakhsh Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran. 0000-0003-3708-2882 Journal Article 2021 11 01 The present study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of executive functions training on the self-control and social competence of children with low self-control. It was an experimental study consisting of pre-test, post-test, control group, and two-month follow-up period. In the academic year 2021-2022, the statistical population of the study consisted of Tehran primary school children with low self-control. 26 children with limited self-control were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups through multistage cluster sampling. The experimental group received eight 75-minute executive functions training sessions. This research employed the Children’s Self-control Questionnaire (CSQ) and the Social Competence Questionnaire (SCQ). Using SPSS-23, the data were analyzed using a mixed ANOVA and Bonferroni Follow-up test. Executive functions training has a significant effect on the self-control and social competence of children with limited self-control (p<0.001). Using techniques such as increasing attention, concentration, and accuracy, organizing activities, avoiding response, and controlling impulsivity, the present study concludes that executive functions training is an effective method for increasing self-control and social competence in children with low self-control. The present study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of executive functions training on the self-control and social competence of children with low self-control. It was an experimental study consisting of pre-test, post-test, control group, and two-month follow-up period. In the academic year 2021-2022, the statistical population of the study consisted of Tehran primary school children with low self-control. 26 children with limited self-control were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups through multistage cluster sampling. The experimental group received eight 75-minute executive functions training sessions. This research employed the Children’s Self-control Questionnaire (CSQ) and the Social Competence Questionnaire (SCQ). Using SPSS-23, the data were analyzed using a mixed ANOVA and Bonferroni Follow-up test. Executive functions training has a significant effect on the self-control and social competence of children with limited self-control (p<0.001). Using techniques such as increasing attention, concentration, and accuracy, organizing activities, avoiding response, and controlling impulsivity, the present study concludes that executive functions training is an effective method for increasing self-control and social competence in children with low self-control. https://japr.ut.ac.ir/article_93323_90df3676811483df7520815e71130e3d.pdf