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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Executive function (EF) development is influenced by social interactions.
  • Understanding the social context is crucial for studying neurodevelopment.
  • Existing research often overlooks the interplay between social factors and EF.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To revisit the social origins of executive function (EF) development.
  • To examine the in vivo contexts, social antecedents, and consequences of EF development.
  • To identify new research directions for social foundations of neurodevelopment.

Main Methods:

  • Empirical examination of developmental contexts.
  • Analysis of social antecedents and consequences.
  • Inclusion of novel methods accounting for social context.

Main Results:

  • Social origins significantly shape executive function (EF) development.
  • Real-world contexts (in vivo) provide critical insights.
  • Cultural influences play a notable role in EF development.

Conclusions:

  • Future research should prioritize the social and cultural foundations of neurodevelopment.
  • Novel methodologies are needed to integrate social context into EF research.
  • A comprehensive understanding of EF requires examining its social embeddedness.