In this perspective, we describe how developmental improvements in youth executive
function (EF) are supported by hierarchically organized maturational changes in functional …

The aim of the current systematic review is (1) to examine theoretical frameworks and
mechanisms explaining the association between parental and teacher behaviors and child …

Among the many factors contributing to the SES-achievement gap, executive function (EF)
skills have received a considerable amount of attention, given their role in supporting …

Some previous research works have reported potential benefits of screen media use in
children aged under 6 years, and others have evidenced that screen media use might be …

Described as the ability to begin solving a problem in one way and then to shift to another
strategy efficiently according to the new demands, cognitive flexibility (CF) can be …

In this article, existing research investigating how school performance relates to cognitive,
self-awareness, language, and personality processes is reviewed. We outline the …

Individual differences in cognition during childhood are associated with important social,
physical, and mental health outcomes in adolescence and adulthood. Given that cortical …

Executive functions (EFs) are key skills underlying other cognitive skills that are relevant to
learning and everyday life. Although a plethora of evidence suggests a positive relation …

Performance on lab assessments of executive functions predicts academic achievement and
other positive life outcomes. A primary goal of research on executive functions has been to …

Recent studies highlight the effect of cognitive factors on academic achievement, ignoring
motivational, emotional, and social factors. This provides the background for the present …