The Effectiveness of Executive Functions Training on Self-Control and Social Competence for Children with Low Self-Control

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Department of Counseling, Faculty of Psychology, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran.

2 Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran.

Abstract

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.

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Journal of Applied Psychological Research
Volume 14, Issue 2
2023
Pages 145-161

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  • Receive Date: 01 November 2021
  • Revise Date: 16 December 2021
  • Accept Date: 04 January 2022
  • First Publish Date: 24 July 2023
  • Publish Date: 24 July 2023

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