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Wang, Yi; Zhang, Liwei; Zhai, Fuhua – Infant and Child Development, 2023
Spanking and parental verbal aggression are potentially toxic stressors that can negatively affect children's academic achievement by disrupting mental skills like executive function. Yet little empirical evidence has been provided for this mediating pathway. This study used data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study Kindergarten Cohort of…
Descriptors: Punishment, Negative Reinforcement, Verbal Communication, Aggression
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Goble, Priscilla; Nauman, Cambrian; Fife, Katelyn; Blalock, Sarah M. – Infant and Child Development, 2020
The current study examined the effect of children's positive relationships and interactions with their teachers and the development of executive function (EF) skills in first grade. A primary objective was to examine externalizing behaviour problems (EBPs) as a potential moderator of the link between teacher-child relationships and interactions…
Descriptors: Teacher Student Relationship, Interaction, Executive Function, Grade 1
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Martarelli, Corinna S.; Feurer, Emanuel; Dapp, Laura C.; Roebers, Claudia M. – Infant and Child Development, 2018
Whether a child is ready for school is of interest for different parties involved. With a person-centred approach, the present study examined 123 kindergarteners (59 girls, 64 boys) regarding their early executive functions and social skills profiles. Children were 6-7 years of age at the first measurement point (M = 6; 6, SD = 4.22, range = 5;…
Descriptors: Executive Function, Interpersonal Competence, School Readiness, Kindergarten